"kindness……"
When her fingertips finally touched his burning skin, he heard himself let out a long sigh.
The night is over.
...
Time flies by in the blink of an eye.
The injustice suffered by Chu Zhenyuan and his son Chu Yan was finally brought to light after layers of review and meticulous investigation.
The exoneration document was like a spring breeze breaking the ice, not only restoring their military ranks but also bringing corresponding compensation.
Those honors and dignity that had been buried by the dust of time have shone brightly once again.
During dinner, Chu Zhenyuan divided the compensation into two parts.
He handed one copy to Chi Xinyao, and insisted on stuffing the other into Ye Nian'an's hand.
Ye Nian'an subconsciously declined, saying, "Dad, I don't need it. Mom can take it. I don't mind."
Anyway, they're all family. Her in-laws are reasonable and have watched Ye Nian'an grow up since she was little; they're her second set of parents.
After becoming pregnant, Ye Nian'an didn't want to worry about many things, so she simply became a hands-off manager.
However, Chu Zhenyuan's gaze was gentle yet undeniably authoritative as he pushed the money back to her.
“Niannian, Chu Yan and I will be going back to the army soon. From now on, the family will rely on you, your mother and Xin’er to take care of each other.”
"Take this money. If you want to buy pretty clothes, go ahead and buy them; if you want to add some money to your household expenses, don't hesitate; if you want to hire someone to help with housework, don't be stingy with the money. Just don't mistreat yourself, spend what you need to spend."
“I will send my salary to your mother, and Chu Yan’s share will be sent to you. We have canteens and such in the army, so we can take care of ourselves.”
The compensation was extremely generous, and they also gave out a lot of tickets, enough for the Chu family members who stayed in Haicheng to live a very comfortable life for a while.
Chu Yan's gaze was gentle as water: "Niannian, listen to your father, accept it."
"Niannian, listen to your dad."
Chi Xinyao placed a piece of tenderly braised pork rib into her bowl: "You're pregnant, so if you want to eat something, just let Xin'er buy it for you. Don't be stingy."
Looking at the glistening pork rib soup in the bowl, Ye Nian'an suddenly remembered the taste of cornbread she had eaten at the Zhang family's house in her previous life. She accepted the soup, a warm feeling welling up in her heart, and smiled as she spoke.
"Thank you, Dad! Thank you, Mom!"
Although the amount of money was substantial, Ye Nian'an had no use for it. After returning to Haicheng, all expenses were covered by the Chu family.
Aside from what Ye Nian'an herself wanted to spend money on, she basically didn't need to spend much, not to mention she had a space inside that contained enough to ensure her a lifetime of wealth and luxury.
However, the feeling of being cherished and cared for by my in-laws is just too comforting.
Completely different from my previous life, the brilliant life of being a wife~
While eating, Ye Nian'an casually asked, "Dad, Yan-ge, when are you going back to the army?"
"I……"
The man paused in his act of picking up food, his Adam's apple forming a taut arc under the light.
Chu Zhenyuan answered for him, "I'll go back first. It's not too late to go to the army after Chu Yan takes care of you for another week."
Hearing this, Ye Nian'an put down her chopsticks, her eyes reflecting the moonlight like a spring stream: "Brother Yan, is this what you mean?"
Chu Yan avoided her gaze, his fingertips tracing the rim of the porcelain bowl: "I..."
Ye Nian'an shook her head: "Dad, no, let Yan-ge go with you."
Chu Zhenyuan was startled: "Niannian, but you're pregnant now..."
"The man I love should be a pillar of society, a man who loves his country and its people. I know that Yan Ge has the blood of a soldier flowing in his veins, and his heart is with the whole country."
Ye Nian'an suddenly grasped Chu Yan's hand, and the muscles under his military shirt instantly tensed as he subconsciously met her gaze.
“I know that Yan-ge’s heart is filled with the targets on the training ground and the wind and snow on the border. I married a soldier, not a cook sitting by the stove. I knew there would be such a separation, but... it’s worth it!”
“Here, I have my mother and Xin’er taking care of me, as well as my family. I’m not such a delicate woman. Although my family has been exonerated, there are still many things to deal with in the military.”
"So go ahead, don't worry about me. I'm already very satisfied with your kind intentions."
Chu Yan looked down at her and found that the smile in her eyes was like stars falling.
A myriad of dazzling lights reflected in her pupils, more radiant than ever before.
Chu Zhenyuan wanted to say something, but was silenced by a look from Chi Xinyao.
The woman gently pressed her fingertips against the corner of her eye, where a small patch of moisture had already seeped in: "We knew from the very beginning what it would be like to marry soldiers like you."
"Niannian was willing to let Chu Yan return to the team ahead of time, which was already a way of swallowing her grievances. She respects Chu Yan, cares for Chu Yan, and is willing to support any action he takes."
"Zhenyuan, we have truly found the best daughter-in-law. She is a blessing that our Chu family has accumulated over three generations."
"Yes, Xinyao."
Chu Zhenyuan was also filled with emotion.
The position of military spouse is sacred because they have to shoulder more responsibilities in marriage, loneliness, and the hardships of raising children.
Even if you can bring your children with you when you go to the military, soldiers have missions and may not return for two or three months.
It's been taking too long.
Marriage is a joint effort between two people; without a man in the house, it's ultimately not a good thing.
That is why military marriages are so sacred and cannot be desecrated in any way.
Those women who are military wives deserve even more respect!
It is because they protected their families that the men could fight on the front lines without any worries, protecting the country!
Chu Zhenyuan unconsciously took Chi Xinyao's hand, with a hint of heartache: "You've really suffered all these years, Xinyao."
Chi Xinyao smiled slightly, her eyes sparkling with a unique kind of affection: "It's good that you understand."
After the meal, Chu Xin'er was in charge of washing the dishes.
Ye Nian'an came in to get something, and Chu Xin'er suddenly said, "Sister-in-law, you're really amazing..."
Ye Nian'an looked up and smiled upon hearing this: "Silly girl, what's so great about it?"
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