She shared her new plans, talked about the latest situation at home, and mentioned that she was interviewed by the county radio station and became the envy of the villagers.
At the end of the letter, Xu Qinghe once again emphasized that everything was fine at home and asked him not to worry. She also told him that if he needed anything, he could just write to her and she would find a way to send it to him. She also reminded him to take care of his health.
Before Yin Yunjie had time to taste the jar of mushroom sauce, he couldn't wait to pick up the pen and start writing a reply.
In the letter, he praised the deliciousness of the mushroom sauce and expressed his deep gratitude for Xu Qinghe's concern.
He expressed his heartfelt joy at her interview and sincerely hoped that she could realize her dream as soon as possible and contribute to the development of the village.
He also mentioned that he was working hard to learn English and Russian, and his grades were pretty good. If Xu Qinghe was interested, they could learn from each other and make progress together in the future.
In addition, he also told Xu Qinghe that Commander Qian had mentioned the opportunity to help him apply for housing so that his family could live with the army, and asked her opinion on whether she would be willing to live together in the future. He also pointed out that even if she chose not to come, there would be a place for her to stay if she visited occasionally.
At the end of the letter, Yin Yunjie repeatedly reminded the mother and daughter to take good care of themselves at home and not to cause trouble when he was not around, especially Xu Qinghe. As a young girl, it might be difficult for her to handle things, so if there were any grudges, they should wait for him to come back and resolve them.
After writing all this, he sealed the letter with satisfaction, turned and walked towards the kitchen to prepare dinner.
As soon as the lid of the ancient pottery jar of mushroom sauce was opened, a strong and spicy smell suddenly rushed into the depths of the nasal cavity. The overbearing and tempting aroma instantly awakened the glutton in the stomach, making it ready to eat, and aroused the most primitive appetite.
Zhang Jun and Xie Liang, two normally carefree young men, were now like two eager little animals. When they saw Yin Yunjie coming in with bags of local specialties, their minds immediately became active.
The two of them almost trotted forward, their faces filled with anticipation and longing, their voices filled with childish eagerness:
"Captain, please share some! Hurry up! I'm almost losing my mind to this alluring aroma!"
"My saliva is flowing like the Yellow River is overflowing. I can't stop drooling! Just thinking about the mushroom sauce and white rice later, I will be so happy. I am almost in heaven!"
Yin Yunjie looked at the two guys and couldn't help but smile helplessly yet dotingly.
This scene reminded him of the last time they shared spicy beef. The two brothers would rather go hungry and wait for him to come back just for that bite.
A warm feeling welled up in his heart, and at the same time, Xu Qinghe's warning in the letter flashed through his mind, reminding him not to enjoy the food alone.
So, Yin Yunjie took a spoonful of the shiny, attractively colored, and fragrant mushroom sauce for each person, and each spoonful was full.
The two took the precious little spoon, quickly mixed it into the white rice, and couldn't wait to put it in their mouths.
At that moment, their expressions were extremely intoxicated, as if even their tongues were about to melt with the wonderful taste, and their whole bodies were enveloped in happiness.
"Captain, the mushrooms from your hometown are truly amazing. They retain their freshness even after being made into sauce. It's incredible!"
"Sister-in-law's cooking skills are simply divine. Is there anything she can't make? I really want to learn from her!"
"Battalion Commander, you've really found a treasure! When can we see this legendary sister-in-law in person? We'll have to give her a big compliment in person and learn about her cooking skills!"
"If my sister-in-law can come with the army, I, Xie Liang, promise to go to your house for meals every day, Battalion Commander, what do you think?"
The two brothers talked to each other, their words full of longing for a better life in the future.
Although Yin Yunjie seemed too lazy to pay attention to it, he couldn't help but think about the possibility of Xu Qinghe joining the army.
Reason told him that this was almost impossible, because she had her own dreams and pursuits, and the iron rules and monotony of the military camp might only become her shackles.
He tried hard to suppress these slightly selfish thoughts, telling himself that without expectations, there would be no disappointment.
He sincerely hoped that she could fly freely and pursue her own sky, and his desire for her to join the army was nothing more than a selfish emotion.
Just as he was immersed in these complicated thoughts, he suddenly realized that he had so quickly begun to miss the woman he had communicated with through letters, which was completely different from his indifferent attitude when he accepted the arranged marriage.
How come I'm already so deeply involved in this without even realizing it?
This sudden self-discovery made him feel a little surprised. When he came to his senses, he found himself holding the bowl with a silly smile. He quickly lowered his head and used the bowl to cover up the gentle smile that unconsciously leaked out, for fear that his roommate next to him would notice the subtle changes in his heart.
Just then, there was a clear and strong knock on the door, interrupting his thoughts.
Zhang Jun rushed over and opened the door. He saw Commander Qian standing outside. He immediately stood at attention and saluted with a loud voice: "Hello, Commander!"
Yin Yunjie and Xie Liang also quickly put down their bowls and chopsticks and stood up.
Commander Qian waved his hand, smiling broadly, and said in a casual tone: "We're eating, don't be polite, continue!"
Commander Qian walked towards Yin Yunjie with steady steps, his eyes gleaming with curiosity and anticipation. "I heard your family member sent something again. It must be something good, so I hurried over. What treasure is it this time? Let me have a taste, don't hide it!"
Commander Qian's wife had been with the army for a long time and was an excellent cook. She often invited Yin Yunjie to her home to share delicious meals.
Commander Qian himself rarely ate in the army canteen. He had originally planned to go home tonight to enjoy his wife's cooking, but when he heard that Yin Yunjie had something new, he changed his mind without saying a word, packed his food from the canteen, and rushed over in a hurry.
Yin Yunjie was frank and didn't hesitate at all. He scooped a full spoonful from the jar of tempting golden mushroom sauce, which was even more abundant than what he had given to Zhang and Li before.
The spoonful of sauce poured onto the white rice instantly filled the air with fragrance, which was captivating.
Upon seeing this, Commander Qian couldn't wait to grab a mouthful of rice mixed with mushroom sauce and put it into his mouth. Then, his eyes narrowed slightly, and a satisfied smile spread across his face. "Oh, this tastes absolutely wonderful! It's so delicious, it's a real treat!"
"Yin Yunjie, if you have any good stuff, don't hide it. Let me have a taste. Don't be stingy!" Captain Qian's aura was natural, with a bit of arrogance that could not be refused. He even refused to let go of the secret corner under Yin Yunjie's bed and had to find out the truth.
Yin Yunjie was in a good mood and laughed out loud because of Captain Qian's childish behavior.
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