Gu Jia Ning finally placed so of her costics and jewelry in the drawer by the bed.
Just as she finished, she turned around to see Sheng Zexi coming in with a steaming cup of water.
"Have so hot water to warm up."
Gu Jia Ning took it, feeling the warmth in her hands. Thinking of Sheng Zexi busy in the yard and still bringing her hot water to warm herself, she felt a warmth inside.
"Have you drunk?" Gu Jia Ning asked.
"I did," Sheng Zexi’s voice ca from the kitchen. Gu Jia Ning followed and saw him taking the lunchbox.
Watching his tall figure, Gu Jia Ning inexplicably felt at ease.
She took a sip of the hot water, which was sweet with a hint of warmth. Her eyes widened, "You added honey."
"Yes." Sheng Zexi replied as he rinsed the two lunchboxes and chopsticks with hot water, "I just took it from the cabinet. It was given by your second brother, right?"
"Yes."
This honey was found on a mountain by Gu Yunan, who extracted two jars of honey.
One jar was kept for his wife, Su Miao, and one was given to Gu Jia Ning.
In these tis, wild honey is very precious.
And Gu Jia Ning happened to love sweet foods.
"I’m going to the cafeteria to get so food. You can sit on the bed in the living room and drink. It should be warr there."
"Okay."
Sheng Zexi hugged Gu Jia Ning before turning to leave with the lunchbox.
Once he disappeared from sight, Gu Jia Ning turned around, holding the water cup in her hands, sat cross-legged on the living room bed, drinking the sweet warm water, feeling waves of warmth beneath her. Suddenly, she thought, these days seem good.
The family compound is not far from the cafeteria, and on his way to the cafeteria, Sheng Zexi t many comrades and their families, all greeting him.
Quickly, he arrived at the cafeteria. It was already past noon, and there weren’t many dishes left, especially no at dishes.
"Battalion Commander Sheng, you’re back."
"Sorry, Battalion Commander Sheng, it’s pretty late now, and there’s not much good food. You know, once winter arrives, supplies dwindle, and there’s not much food. We can’t conjure als out of thin air."
"It’s okay." Sheng Zexi understood the situation and empathized.
Sheng Zexi could only grab a few large buns and two dishes and head back, pondering what to make next.
Because he was lost in thought, Sheng Zexi didn’t notice the strange looks and whispered discussions so people gave him.
But a good friend, Ji Hui, patted his shoulder with heartfelt sincerity, saying, "Hard work."
Sheng Zexi: "Hard work on what?"
"Although... you still need to live well with your wife."
Sheng Zexi: "Of course." He would naturally live well with Ningning.
"Anyway, I’m leaving first."
Ji Hui watched Sheng Zexi’s departing figure, sighed, thinking Sheng Zexi didn’t want to talk much about his plain-looking wife. As a man, who doesn’t want a beautiful wife with a good figure?
This Sheng Zexi, despite introductions to many pretty girls by his leaders and comrades, didn’t want any of them. Yet, when he went ho during leave, he was stuck with a plain-looking rural girl.
This is really...
However, this doesn’t really match Sheng Zexi’s character. The previously rebellious Sheng Zexi, faced with a scheming situation, should have resisted fiercely, right? Why did he comply instead?
Can’t figure it out, really can’t.
Sheng Zexi left the cafeteria and quickly returned to his small courtyard.
He placed the lunchbox on the table in the living room and explained to Gu Jia Ning, "I went late, only got these. I’ll go to the kitchen to stir-fry so spicy rabbit at, okay?"
Spicy rabbit at?!
Originally seeing only buns and two dishes, Gu Jia Ning felt a bit dispirited but suddenly perked up, replying, "Okay."
Just after speaking, she hesitated, "Wouldn’t it be too troubleso for you?"
Sheng Zexi glanced at her, ruffling her hair, "Silly words. I’m your man. Who else would you trouble if not ?"
Gu Jia Ning: "Was that what I ant?"
Sheng Zexi gazed at her seriously, "I like being troubled by you. No, to be exact, your matters are not considered trouble to ."
"A man should take good care of his wife. In the future, whatever you want to eat, just tell . I’ll do my best to get it for you."
"I know." Gu Jia Ning felt ward inside.
"Shall I tend the fire for you?"
"Okay."
Actually, the fire doesn’t need much tending.
This stove connects two beds, warming them along with the stove. After setting the large pot down and preparing the ingredients, it’s ready to fry.
Be it the stove, pot, firewood, bowls, chopsticks, and other items, Sheng Zexi had previously arranged for comrades to help purchase them.
"...After we got engaged, I called a comrade." Sheng Zexi said.
"Brother Xi, you’re so ticulous, preparing for a rainy day." Gu Jia Ning sweetly praised without hesitation.
Thanks to Sheng Zexi arranging for the purchase of these living essentials, they could use them upon arrival. Buying them afterwards would have been quite inconvenient.
Sheng Zexi brought out a marinated rabbit, picked up a knife, and swiftly chopped it into pieces, then took out scallions and peppers to cut.
The scallions, peppers, and other ingredients were brought from the Gu Family because Gu Jia Ning liked spicy food and was quite picky. Food without flavor wasn’t to her liking.
So, they didn’t bring vegetables but did bring these supplentary ingredients.
Though there wasn’t lard, there was oil. Pouring so oil, heating it, Sheng Zexi then added the rabbit...
"Stand back, don’t get splattered." Sheng Zexi cautioned.
"Okay." Gu Jia Ning obediently listened.
After a while, Sheng Zexi added peppers, scallions, and more, giving them a stir-fry. The fragrance quickly spread.
"Brother Xi, you’re amazing. I thought you were strong on missions, but you’re excellent at cooking too. Just slling this stir-fried rabbit is enticing; I’m sure eating it will be even better."
"How lucky am I to marry such a wonderful man, simply a perfect man."
Gu Jia Ning’s complints were as sweet as honey, unceasingly praising. Her voice slightly raised in praise, and her bright eyes showed genuine appreciation.
Sheng Zexi couldn’t suppress the upward curve of his lips, his eyebrows and eyes filled with joy, feeling energized all over, even his stir-frying actions gaining more vigor.
He said, "Your man is naturally good. You’ve found a treasure, so treasure it well."
Gu Jia Ning covered her face, giggling. This man, indeed has thick-skinned charm, but is sowhat adorable.
"Alright, so from now on in the kitchen, whether cooking or washing dishes, you handle it?"
"Absolutely!"
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