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Chapter 36 Asking for help
Qi Yan's breathing became heavier as he struggled to control a certain emotion stirring within him, his dark eyes filled with restraint.

"what are you doing?"

Ji Sisi touched it again, "Did you wear the clothes I gave you?"

"I'm wearing it." Qi Yan lifted the corner of his shirt, revealing a glimpse of a bulletproof vest. "You touched me because of this?"

Ji Sisi's attention was focused on the bulletproof vest, and only now did she realize that her posture and behavior seemed a bit too intimate.

Her expression was awkward, and her explanation was dry and unconvincing.

"The quality of the one my dad bought is really good. I wouldn't have been able to tell if you hadn't told me..."

Just as Ji Sisi was about to take a few steps back, the man's large hand touched her waist, preventing her from leaving.

Hearing the man's strong heartbeat, Ji Sisi's heartbeat couldn't help but quicken as well.

"We'll have a wedding banquet when I get back."

Qi Yan hugged Ji Sisi tightly, lowered his head and whispered in her ear, his hot breath tickling and burning her earlobe.

Ji Sisi wrapped her arms around Qi Yan, buried her head in his chest, and spoke in a muffled voice.

"Okay, I'll wait for you. You must come back safe and healthy."

Over the past few days, Ji Sisi's feelings for Qi Yan have gradually changed.

At this moment, in her eyes, Qi Yan was not a supporting character in a book, but her husband and lover.

Regardless of whether fate has brought them together, she hopes that Qi Yan can return safely and healthily.

“Take good care of yourself at home. Going to dig for cordyceps twice a month is enough. Carry your medicine with you at all times. Dr. Lin isn’t here, but Dr. Wu is. I’ve already asked him to deliver your medicine regularly. If you feel unwell, see a doctor immediately. Get plenty of rest. I have plenty of money. You don’t need to work so hard. Your health is the most important thing…”

As soon as Qi Yan started nagging, the sadness of parting vanished instantly, and Ji Sisi nodded helplessly in agreement.

Ji Sisi saw Qi Yan off at the gate of the compound. Their destination wasn't far, so they set off on their bicycles.

Not only researchers went, but also military personnel escorted them. Five vehicles were used to carry supplies, and the remaining thirty people rode horses.

This was the first time Ji Sisi had seen a herd of horses up close. A look of shock flashed in her eyes as she stared intently at them.

Li Hongying also came; her husband is the second battalion commander and the person in charge of the escort this time.

Seeing Ji Sisi's surprise, Li Hongying smiled and said, "This is the first time you've seen this, isn't it?"

Ji Sisi nodded, not daring to imagine how handsome Qi Yan, a man with long arms and legs and a perfect body proportion, would be if he were riding a horse.

“We’d better stand back, or this whole area will be covered in sand when these horses start running.” Li Hongying led Ji Sisi to stand back. “Director Qi looks so impressive riding a horse. This must be your first time seeing him ride, right? When he first learned to ride, several female members of Huaihua Commune were completely smitten with him.”

After Li Hongying said that, Ji Sisi became even more curious and tiptoed among the horses to look for Qi Yan.

After the goods were inventoried, the horses began to stir. At a command, the first group rode ahead on horseback, while the remaining dozen or so people followed behind the vehicle, surrounding it completely.

Watching the person leave, Ji Sisi gazed in the direction they departed, her mind filled with countless thoughts.

"Let's go, everyone's already far away." Li Hongying brought Ji Sisi back to her senses and reminded her, "Didn't you say you were going to the grasslands today? I'm going to collect firewood anyway, do you want to go now?"

"Go, sister-in-law, wait for me to go back and get something."

Ji Sisi suddenly remembered that she hadn't given the money to Shen Zichen yet. She told Li Hongying and turned to run away.

It takes more than an hour to get to the grassland, and two hours to go back and forth. The journey is long, but if you set off early now, you won't have to be exposed to the sun.

Upon arriving at the grassland, Ji Sisi, seeing that Shen Zichen hadn't arrived yet, joined Li Hongying in gathering firewood. From today onwards, she too would start gathering firewood to prepare for the wedding banquet. Although she wanted to have the banquet booked by the canteen, she knew they wouldn't agree.

"Sister-in-law Hongying, can I ask you for a favor?"

Ji Sisi bent down to pick up firewood, skillfully stepping on a branch and breaking it off to put it in her basket.

"What's wrong? Just tell me, and I'll definitely help you if I can!"

Ji Sisi had been here for over half a month, and this was the first time Li Hongying had asked her for help. She was filled with anticipation.

“Every day, the smell of your food wafts over from far away. It smells so good that people who don’t know better might think my house is a state-run restaurant. Every time I come back from the canteen, the smell makes me feel like I haven’t eaten at all. I’m not good at cooking, so I was hoping to ask you, sister-in-law, if you could come and give me some pointers on our wedding day?”

Ji Sisi first praised him, and then subtly made her request. It was hard to say whether the other person would agree, but she had to show the attitude of asking for help first and make the person feel comfortable before making any further requests.

Li Hongying smiled broadly, "It's not that exaggerated, I'll do it."

Several of my sisters-in-law are also very skilled cooks. I'll invite them to come and help you out. Have you set a date yet?
"Once you've made the reservation, I can call them as soon as possible and make sure they have enough time. Do you have enough stuff at home? If not, you can come to my place to get some."

Ji Sisi, oh your phone

"It's not decided yet. We'll just wait for Qi Yan to come back and pick a date. Thank you so much, sister-in-law!"

With the chef settled, Ji Sisi finally felt relieved, as cooking was her biggest headache.

During this time, she made some other preparations, such as packing wedding candies.

During the conversation, Shen Zichen also arrived, but this time he was accompanied by a woman.

Shen Zichen said impatiently, "Fang Fei, what exactly do you want to do by following me?"

"This road isn't just for you. Do you think you can walk it all by yourself? I just walk slowly, that's all. I'm not following you, so don't flatter yourself!"

Fang Fei was dissatisfied. So what if she deliberately followed him? She came here to see who the person he had been thinking about all this time was.
Helpless, Shen Zichen had no choice but to quicken his pace, causing the people behind him to jog in urgency.

Ji Sisi had just tossed the firewood into her basket when she looked up and saw Shen Zichen approaching with a smile on his face.

The moment Fang Fei saw Ji Sisi, her expression changed drastically, and she stared at her.

"You came here just to find this married woman?" Fang Fei's voice was loud, and the people gathering firewood around them all looked up.

Ji Sisi was speechless, frowning as she sensed Fang Fei's hostility towards her.

Could this woman be seeing her as a rival in love? Ji Sisi wondered.

Shen Zichen looked impatient and corrected Fang Fei, "Comrade Fang, loose lips sink ships. This is slander, spreading rumors and causing trouble. If I tell the team leader about this, do you think you can still stay in the commune?"

Fang Fei was resentful and unwilling to accept defeat.

"I didn't slander her. If you're not here to see her, then tell me what you're here for?"

Shen Zichen glanced at her and said, "None of your business."

Fang Fei: "!!!"

Ji Sisi didn't want to give anyone cause for gossip, and seeing that Fang Fei was not someone to be trifled with, she simply exaggerated the situation.

"Shen Zichen and I are just acquaintances, it's not the kind of relationship you're thinking of."

What if I can't bear the pressure of public opinion and commit suicide because of your words?
Besides, I have a heart condition and can't handle any more stress. Your words have taken a life. Can you really rest easy when you're awake at night?

(End of this chapter)