It was Shen Yiguang; Xiao Xu hadn’t co over.
When Yang Pei Min asked, Shen Yiguang just said, "He has other things to do."
She nodded and, noticing it was still alti, suggested, "Let’s find a restaurant and eat before we go back."
Shen Yiguang readily agreed and then asked her, "Haven’t you been eating well at school? What have you eaten these past couple of days? Are you accustod to living there? How are you getting along with your classmates?"
The cafeteria served als based on how much you paid, and Yang Pei Min wasn’t one to shortchange herself. She had at or eggs with every al. The at dishes were average, but it was better than the less savory options.
Yang Pei Min cheerfully recounted the school happenings to him, "Our dorm is amazing, already in the zone even without classes, and once classes started, it’s like a total imrsion, everyone’s so studious. Next to them, I feel like I’m just here for fun."
Shen Yiguang smiled faintly at her, "Then you better pay attention, otherwise, if you don’t get your diploma, that would be quite embarrassing."
Yang Pei Min scolded him, "Am I that irresponsible?"
The two chatted and joked around, creating a really good atmosphere in the car.
Suddenly, Yang Pei Min realized that the road they were on wasn’t the one to the city center and beca confused, "Where are we going? This looks like the way to the military base. Are we going back to the county to eat?"
Shen Yiguang shook his head, "I’m taking you sowhere for so good food."
Seeing his mysterious look, Yang Pei Min imdiately beca excited.
"Let guess what we’re eating?"
"Go ahead and guess."
"Roast whole sheep?"
"My wife is so smart."
"Heavens, did I really guess right?" Yang Pei Min covered her mouth, exaggeratedly surprised, but her smile was truly radiant. The thought of roast whole sheep, sothing she’d almost forgotten the taste of, made the surprise even more thrilling.
"Why suddenly take out to eat?" She rembered asking him before; if he wasn’t too busy, he’d find an excuse not to co, and now, for so reason, he’d taken the initiative to bring her.
"You’ve been taking good care of for a while now, right? You deserve a good al to make up for all the hard work. Look, you’ve lost weight in your face."
"Really?"
"Dummy, if there’s good food, why ask why?"
Shen Yiguang taken her to a farmhouse on the outskirts of the county, at the foot of a mountain. There were four or five simple wooden houses that looked quite secluded due to the distance from the nearest village. Next to the farmhouse was a field, and in front, a river with a shelter built over it. Even before getting close, Yang Pei Min could already sll the roasted whole sheep, and she couldn’t help feeling excited.
"There really is such a place, hidden so well. It must be hard for outsiders to find, right?"
Shen Yiguang gently patted her hand, "There are many sheep farms around here, so roast whole sheep is common, but this place I’m familiar with."
Yang Pei Min nodded and grabbed his hand, speeding up their pace.
"Today, Xiao Xu was left out again, truly a sin."
"When did that kid ever catch your eye?" Shen Yiguang had intentionally brushed off that troubleso guy.
"He’s been a great help to us."
"Next ti, we’ll invite him," Shen Yiguang said without much sincerity.
Yang PeiMin felt that this was the only option.
The two quickly entered the tent. Shen Yiguang had her find an empty table to sit at first, then he went to talk to the owner.
Of course, the two couldn’t possibly devour a whole sheep, so they ordered a quarter.
They were lucky to get so that was already roasted; no waiting, they just ate it up.
By the ti they were stuffed, it was already past nine in the evening.
It was truly late, and Yang PeiMin started to feel drowsy.
Shen Yiguang hurriedly pulled her into the car and headed back to the military base.
When they got ho, it was nearly eleven o’clock, but thankfully Shen Yiguang had heated so water in advance, which Yang PeiMin mixed with so cold water to take a bath.
As they lay in bed, Shen Yiguang started getting frisky, but Yang PeiMin grabbed his hand, warning, "The doctor has instructed against it, we really shouldn’t have sex for now."
Shen Yiguang’s voice was hoarse, "I’m just touching, no other intentions."
"No, let’s just stick to separate blankets."
"Okay, I’ll stop moving."
Yang PeiMin then fell asleep at ease.
As she drifted off in a daze, soone started banging on the door of their quarters, calling ’little sister’ repeatedly.
Yang PeiMin imdiately recognized it as Luo Dahua’s voice. She quickly sat up, and Shen Yiguang, already moving fast, got out of bed, but told her, "Put your clothes on first, I’ll go check what it is."
Yang PeiMin then realized she was still in her pajamas without an undergarnt; it’d be embarrassing if not just Luo Dahua was outside. So, she followed Shen Yiguang’s suggestion, letting him go out first while she quickly put on her undergarnts, then followed him out.
Luo Dahua’s face was stricken with urgency as she talked to Shen Yiguang, "I’m really sorry to bother, but I just can’t find anyone else..."
Walking over, Yang PeiMin took her hand. She always saw Luo Dahua as a forthright, intelligent, and composed person. She’d never seen her this anxious, "What’s happened, sister? Please co in and talk." There must have been an ergency. It was the middle of the night—she hadn’t looked at the clock, but it must have been around two or three in the morning.
Luo Dahua turned towards her, and rushed to explain her situation, "It’s like this, my father-in-law’s condition worsened yesterday. Our family sent a telegram saying we must bring the grandson to see him one last ti. After receiving the telegram, we imdiately applied for compassionate leave. Thankfully, the leaders are aware of my family circumstances and quickly approved it; we also got our train tickets in a hurry, for this morning at six."
"Only, my two little ones at ho... Last ti Xiao Niu was sick, she never fully recovered, keeps getting fevers, coughing, and runny noses, looking sick and not herself. Big Niu got infected a few days ago, they’ve been to the clinic several tis, but it’s not clear what the problem is. The doctor mostly tells us to rest at ho, drink plenty of water and such. So, my husband Mr. Lu and I decided not to take them with us. Several days by train would be too much for us, let alone such small children. I’m really worried about Xiao Niu... So, I thought about finding soone to help take care of them for a few days... I don’t know if it’s because I’m not good at socializing or sothing, but many people are unwilling when they hear the girls are sick. Actually, they’ve already been to the doctor and have dicine, it’s just that... " By the end, she looked hopefully towards Yang PeiMin, her eyes rimming red.
"I initially thought of asking the Red Army wife, but it wouldn’t be convenient at her place, she’s pregnant and suffering from severe morning sickness, plus she has two kids of her own to look after. I didn’t know who else to turn to, and it’s urgent. I couldn’t sleep last night, Mr. Lu ca back late, and they said at the gate that Camp Commander Shen had returned... Little sister, could you help look after them for a few days? I know you have never taken care of children, and it’s a lot to ask, but I’ve already told Big Niu, and she’ll help look after her little sister..."
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