Forced to go to the countryside, the arrogant young lady got married and became a military wife

Chapter 121 Unraveling

The day after Xu Huaian left, sunlight shone through the window onto the small path in the military district’s family compound.

Shi Qingqian sat in the room, staring blankly at the chair where Xu Huaian had sat yesterday. Her heart seemed still immersed in the melancholy of Xu Huaian's departure.

At this moment, a knock on the door broke the silence.

Shi Qingqian slowly stood up, opened the door, and saw Mrs. Zheng standing at the door with a kind smile on her face and a small basket in her hand.

"Qingqian, your sister-in-law is here to see you," Sister-in-law Zheng said as she walked into the house.

Shi Qingqian quickly asked Sister Zheng to sit down and said, "Sister-in-law, why did you bring anything with you?"

Mrs. Zheng put the basket on the table and said with a smile, "I thought you might not be in the mood to cook, so I made some dumplings and sent them to you. I know Huai'an is gone, and you must be feeling bad."

Shi Qingqian looked at Sister-in-law Zheng gratefully, "Sister-in-law, thank you."

Mrs. Zheng took Shi Qingqian's hand and patted it gently, "Qingqian, I know this is your first time experiencing Huai'an's mission."

"Being a military wife is a very glorious thing in the eyes of outsiders, but the pain and worry in our hearts are only known to us, and we have to slowly digest it ourselves."

"When I first married my husband, every time he went on a mission, I felt like I had lost my soul."

Shi Qingqian listened quietly. Mrs. Zheng's words made her feel a little warm, as if she had found resonance in this lonely moment.

Mrs. Zheng continued, "But then I realized that our men go out on missions to protect our country. As family members, all we can do is take good care of ourselves at home and not distract them."

Shi Qingqian nodded. "Sister-in-law, I know, but I still can't help but worry. I don't know how long he'll be gone, and the mission is so dangerous."

Mrs. Zheng sighed, "Of course I'm worried. It's inevitable that soldiers will get hurt, but this is not something we can control."

"Actually, over time, you'll find that our resilience is also a form of support for them. Think about it, if they're out on a mission and are always worried about their families, how can they concentrate on their work?"

After saying that, Mrs. Zheng opened the basket and took out the steaming dumplings. "Come, Qingqian, eat some dumplings first. These dumplings will warm your heart."

Shi Qingqian looked at the dumplings in front of her and suddenly felt a little hungry.

She picked up the chopsticks, picked up a dumpling and put it in her mouth. The aroma of the dumpling spread in her mouth, making her feel a little better.

Mrs. Zheng looked at Shi Qingqian eating dumplings and said with a smile, "That's right. No matter what time it is, you still have to eat well."

"If you feel lonely, come and find your sister-in-law. The wives of the soldiers in our military region are very united. We can chat and do handicrafts together, and time will pass quickly."

"Well, sister-in-law, I understand," Shi Qingqian said gratefully.

There were more than twenty dumplings, and to be honest, she was very full.

But in front of Mrs. Zheng, she felt embarrassed not to finish her food, so she tried hard to finish her plate.

My stomach is full and my mood is much better.

"Sister-in-law, your dumpling-making skills are amazing!"

Sister Zheng smiled and waved her hands, "Hey, this is nothing, it's just a home-cooked dish. If you like it, sister-in-law will make it for you in the future."

Shi Qingqian nodded repeatedly, "That's great, sister-in-law."

Mrs. Zheng looked at Shi Qingqian, her eyes full of concern, "Qingqian, you look so pitiful. You have to keep yourself plump. When Huai'an comes back and sees that you look good, he will be relieved, right?"

Shi Qingqian gently touched her face and said, "Sister-in-law, I know. I will take good care of myself."

After eating the dumplings, Shi Qingqian and Mrs. Zheng cleaned up the dishes together.

Mrs. Zheng chatted with Shi Qingqian for a while, told her some interesting stories in the military region, and shared some of her own experiences living in the staff housing compound.

Before I knew it, the sun had set.

Sister-in-law Zheng checked the time, stood up and said, "Qingqian, I'm going back to prepare dinner. If you have anything, feel free to come and see me."

Shi Qingqian sent Sister Zheng to the door and said, "Sister-in-law, thank you for telling me so much today."

Mrs. Zheng smiled and said, "We are all family, there is no need to thank me."

……

When it was dinner time, Shi Qingqian was too lazy to carry the lunch box, so she simply got her meal and ate it directly in the cafeteria.

"Captain Xu's family is here. What would you like to eat?" Master Sun greeted Shi Qingqian warmly as soon as he saw her.

Shi Qingqian came back to her senses when she heard Master Sun's call and replied with a smile, "Master Sun, give me a serving of potato vermicelli, a serving of cold cucumber salad and a bowl of porridge."

Master Sun skillfully served the food and handed it to Shi Qingqian, "Here, young lady. Today's potato vermicelli stew is very flavorful, try it."

Shi Qingqian took the plate and said, "Thank you, Master Sun."

She took her tray and found an empty seat in the cafeteria to sit down. The soldiers and their wives around her were eating. The cafeteria was filled with the aroma of food and the sound of everyone's low conversation.

Shi Qingqian picked up a little vermicelli with chopsticks and put it into her mouth. The vermicelli was slippery and tasted really good.

"Sister-in-law," Chen Chen sat down diagonally opposite Shi Qingqian, holding a bowl, "Where's Lao Xu? Why are you eating in the cafeteria alone?"

Shi Qingqian was slightly stunned, then smiled, "He's gone on a mission, so I have to eat by myself."

Chen Chen slapped his head, but he really didn't know about this.

It was because he joined the army late that he had to work very hard to get the position of company commander.

"Don't worry, sister-in-law. Lao Xu is the youngest regimental commander in our military region. He's one of the best in the country. He's completed many important missions and always returned safely. Now that Lao Xu has you, he'll be fine."

Shi Qingqian smiled and nodded.

The corners of Shi Qingqian's mouth rose slightly, and her smile was like a ray of sunshine penetrating the clouds, adding a touch of warmth to her whole person.

Chen Chen couldn't help but be attracted. He opened his mouth and asked the question that had been in his heart for a long time: "Sister-in-law, do you have any older sisters or younger sisters? Can you introduce one to me?"