Lin Xiaoxiao was unaware that the two bigwigs of the Chu family were planning to stand up for her.
At that moment, she was enjoying a delicious hot pot meal.
They even called over Zhu Yuqi from next door.
Zhu Yuqi lazily propped her chin up, staring at the bubbling pot bottom, looking as if she hadn't yet recovered her energy.
Lin Xiaoxiao picked up the mutton that Qin Yushen had put in her bowl and stuffed it into her mouth, her cheeks bulging and her face full of enjoyment.
"Delicious!"
Besides mutton, there were various side dishes on the table, such as radishes, cabbage, and potatoes.
On a cold day, nothing beats enjoying a delicious meal of mutton around a steaming copper pot.
"What are you staring at?" Lin Xiaoxiao saw Zhu Yuqi staring intently at the pot, and picked up a piece of meat for her. "Eat."
Zhu Yuqi looked away, put the meat in her mouth, and said, "Thank you."
Lin Xiaoxiao noticed that she seemed preoccupied and asked, "Why are you so distracted? What happened?"
After saying that, he added, "You don't have to say if it's inconvenient."
Zhu Yuqi opened her mouth, but after a long while, she managed to stammer out, "It's not that it's inconvenient, it's just that I don't know how to say it. Let's wait a couple of days, and I'll tell you after I've confirmed it."
"Okay." Lin Xiaoxiao looked her up and down.
It looks like they're having relationship problems.
He chuckled to himself.
Who would have thought that Zhu Yuqi, a woman with a warm exterior but a cold heart, would also be troubled by love?
Who is it?
Qin Yushen diligently cooked hot pot for Lin Xiaoxiao, showing no interest in their conversation and focusing solely on feeding his wife.
After finishing her meal, Zhu Yuqi went back to the apartment next door. Instead of using the main gate, she climbed over the wall.
With light and agile movements, Lin Xiaoxiao whistled, "Cool!"
Qin Yushen cleaned up the mess, glanced at it, and said, "Your unit is quite full of hidden talents."
Any one of them is as strong as a special forces soldier.
"Of course." Lin Xiaoxiao didn't refute, her little expression full of pride.
Qin Yushen pinched her cheek and then went into the kitchen.
I boiled hot water for Lin Xiaoxiao to soak her feet.
"When the weather gets cold, it's easy for cold air to enter the body, so I soak my feet before going to bed."
Lin Xiaoxiao tentatively touched the hot water with her foot, then reflexively pulled it back, looking down at Qin Yushen pitifully, her voice softening, "It's hot."
Qin Yushen tensed up at the sound of her soft, delicate voice.
He then smiled helplessly, "Only a hot compress will work."
Lin Xiaoxiao placed her feet on his lap and said matter-of-factly, "Wait until it cools down a bit before soaking."
"No." Qin Yushen grabbed her foot, squatted down in front of her, and his large hand was like an iron clamp.
Lin Xiaoxiao flinched as her rough palms touched her delicate skin.
Qin Yushen grabbed her foot with one hand and splashed hot water on it with the other, asking, "Is it still hot?"
Lin Xiaoxiao shook her head, and after slowly getting used to the temperature of the hot water, she put both feet in and hissed.
"This basin is so big, you should put it in too, so we can soak together."
Qin Yushen's foot had just touched the water when Lin Xiaoxiao stepped on it and pushed it back down.
"Hahahaha..." Lin Xiaoxiao laughed so hard she leaned back when she saw him flinch from the heat.
Qin Yushen stretched out his long arm, pulled her into his arms, and ruffled her hair in a fit of anger. "Getting revenge on me?"
"No way," Lin Xiaoxiao firmly denied.
Qin Yu held her close, rested his head on her shoulder, closed his eyes slightly, and enjoyed the tranquility and comfort of the moment.
"What's that?" Lin Xiaoxiao leaned against him, her gaze sweeping around the room, and she saw something on the dressing table.
I tried to sit up straight to get it, but the arm around my waist tightened.
He patted his arm and said, "I'm getting something."
Qin Yushen opened his eyes, leaned out, grabbed it back, and handed it to her.
"A letter?" Lin Xiaoxiao saw it was an envelope and glanced at the stamp. "You brought this back?"
Qin Yu nodded deeply, "Yes, it was sent from Jiangcheng."
Lin Xiaoxiao glanced at him. "Your mother?"
Qin Yushen shook his head. "I don't know. You'll see."
He hasn't opened it yet.
Lin Xiaoxiao knew without even looking that it was most likely sent by He Meng.
Upon opening it, sure enough, it contained two full pages of text.
The gist of it is that they were very happy to know she was pregnant, but Zhao Yu and Zhou Mingmei were planning to get married after the New Year, and she didn't have much money on hand, so she could only express her gratitude after her grandson was born.
He also inquired about the Qin family's situation and how Qin Yushen was doing in Beijing. He told him that if Qin Yushen had any connections or channels, he should not forget to help Zhao Yu, adding that the two were brothers after all, and that they should let bygones be bygones regarding their childhood.
The remaining page is almost entirely about appealing to her emotions, hoping that Qin Yushen can forgive her for her past neglect and favoritism towards him.
After reading it, Lin Xiaoxiao showed no expression and handed the letter to Qin Yushen, saying, "You should take a look too."
Apart from the first two sentences mentioning her pregnancy, the rest are all related to Zhao Yu.
Qin Yushen took it, quickly glanced at it, and remained expressionless.
Lin Xiaoxiao pondered He Meng's meaning for a moment, "Does your mother want you to help transfer Zhao Yu to Beijing as well?"
"Why?"
With Commander Zhao in charge of the Jiangcheng Military Region, Zhao Yu is perfectly at ease there, so why bother coming to Beijing?
Moreover, given He Meng's personality, she wouldn't want Zhao Yu to be so far away from her.
Why did you suddenly change your mind?
Could it be that Zhao Yu was resentful because Qin Yu was transferred back to Beijing, and thus took the initiative to request it?
Even if Zhao Yu were to be transferred to Beijing, it would be easy for Commander Zhao with his abilities. Why would he need Qin Yushen's help?
Isn't this unnecessary?
Qin Yushen casually tossed the letter onto the dressing table, the entire action performed in one smooth motion, perfectly expressing his inner aversion.
He said, "Recently, there have been constant conflicts on the southern border, and a major power in the north is eyeing us covetously. Almost all of the country's elite troops have been transferred to the north to garrison. To resolve the conflicts in the south, we can only transfer troops from Yuncheng and Jiangcheng."
"It is estimated that a large-scale troop mobilization will take place no later than the new year."
Lin Xiaoxiao was stunned for a moment, then realized what she meant and said, "So your mother doesn't want Zhao Yu to go to the battlefield?"
"Commander Zhao will definitely not agree."
Although Commander Zhao was somewhat confused about certain things, when it came to war, he would absolutely not allow Zhao Yu to desert his post.
He himself survived the battles and had the blood and guts of a soldier in his bones.
Qin Yu snorted, "It's precisely because Commander Zhao disagrees that she came to me."
Lin Xiaoxiao nodded knowingly.
Her mother-in-law really didn't know what to say.
They want to send their son to join the army, but once he's in the army, they don't want him to go to the battlefield.
What's going on?
Lin Xiaoxiao asked curiously, "Do you think this was solely your mother's idea, or your brother's?"
Qin Yushen shook his head. "I don't know."
Whether it was He Meng's own idea or Zhao Yu's idea, he wouldn't help him.
Soldiers' mission is to protect their country. From the moment they put on their uniforms, they must rush to the front lines without hesitation should the country be in trouble.
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