Marrying a childless superior, she became pregnant and lived a carefree life in the 1970s.

Chapter 52 Gu Jianing, you've struck gold!

Gu Jianing finally put some of her cosmetics and jewelry in the drawer of the cabinet next to the kang (a heated brick bed).

I had just finished my work when I turned around and saw Sheng Zexi carrying in a cup of steaming water.

"Drink some hot water first to warm yourself up."

Gu Jianing took it and felt its warmth. Thinking of Sheng Zexi working in the yard and still remembering to bring her hot water to warm her up, her heart felt warm too.

"Have you had it?" Gu Jianing asked.

"I drank it." Sheng Zexi's voice came from the kitchen. Gu Jianing followed and saw him taking out a lunchbox.

Looking at his tall figure, Gu Jianing felt inexplicably at ease.

She lowered her head and took a sip of hot water. The taste was sweet and warming. Gu Jianing's eyes widened. "You added honey?"

"Yes." Sheng Zexi rinsed the two lunchboxes and chopsticks with hot water as he answered, "I just took them from the cupboard. Second brother gave them to you, right?"

"Ah."

This honey was obtained by Gu Yunnan from a beehive he found on the mountain, which yielded two jars of honey.

He kept one jar for his wife, Su Miao, and gave the other to Gu Jianing.

In this day and age, wild honey is very precious.

Gu Jianing happens to really like this kind of sweets.

"I'm going to the cafeteria to get my food. You can sit on the kang (heated brick bed) in the living room and have a drink. It should be warmer there."

"it is good."

Sheng Zexi stepped forward and hugged Gu Jianing before turning around and leaving with the lunchbox.

Only after his gaze disappeared from sight did Gu Jianing turn around, holding a water glass in both hands, and sit cross-legged on the kang (heated brick bed) in the living room. Drinking the sweet hot water, and feeling the warmth emanating from below, Gu Jianing suddenly felt that this kind of life didn't seem so bad.

The family compound was not far from the canteen. On his way to the canteen, Sheng Zexi encountered many comrades and their families, who all greeted him.

Soon, they arrived at the cafeteria. It was already past noon, and there wasn't much food left, especially no meat dishes.

"Commander Sheng, you're back."

"I'm sorry, Battalion Commander Sheng, it's getting late and we don't have any good food. And as you know, supplies are scarce in winter, and there's not much food. We're like a skilled cook without rice to cook."

"It's alright." Sheng Zexi knew the situation perfectly well and understood them.

In the end, Sheng Zexi could only take a few large steamed buns and two dishes back with him. On the way back, he was thinking about what else he should make.

Lost in thought, Sheng Zexi was completely unaware of the strange looks and whispers that were constantly falling on him from those around him.

He was patted on the shoulder by Ji Hui, a comrade-in-arms who said earnestly, "You've worked hard."

Sheng Zexi: ? What's so hard about it?

"Although... you still need to live a good life with your wife."

Sheng Zexi: "Of course." He would definitely live a good life with Ningning.

"I'm leaving now."

Ji Hui watched Sheng Zexi's departing figure and sighed. He felt that Sheng Zexi didn't want to talk about his ugly wife. Well, as a man, who wouldn't want his wife to be beautiful and have a good figure?

Sheng Zexi had been introduced to so many beautiful girls by his superiors and comrades, but he refused them all. However, when he went back on leave, he was entangled with an ugly girl from the countryside.

This is really...

However, this is not like Sheng Zexi's personality. In the past, the unruly Sheng Zexi should have fought back to the death when he was being schemed against. Why did he actually give in?
He couldn't understand it, he really couldn't understand it. Sheng Zexi left the cafeteria and hurried back to his own courtyard.

He placed the lunchbox on the kang table in the living room and explained to Gu Jianing, "I arrived late and only managed to get this much. How about I go to the kitchen and stir-fry some rabbit meat?"

Stir-fried rabbit meat?!
Seeing that there were only steamed buns and two dishes, Gu Jianing, who was initially feeling a bit listless, immediately perked up and replied, "Okay."

As soon as she finished speaking, she hesitated and said, "Wouldn't that be too much trouble for you?"

Sheng Zexi glanced at her and ruffled her hair. "What nonsense are you talking about? I'm your man. If you don't bother me, are you going to bother someone else?"

Gu Jianing: Is that what I meant?

Sheng Zexi gazed at her intently and said seriously, "I like being bothered by you. No, to be precise, your problems are not a problem for me."

"A man should take good care of his wife. If you want to eat something in the future, just tell me and I will do my best to get it for you."

"Okay, I understand." Gu Jianing felt a warm glow in her heart.

"Then shall I go and watch the fire for you?"

"Row."

Actually, you don't need to watch the fire much.

This stove connects two kang beds. Once the kang beds are lit, the stove will also be hot. After that, we'll put down the big pot, prepare the ingredients, and then we can start stir-frying.

Everything from stoves, pots, firewood to bowls and chopsticks was purchased in advance by Sheng Zexi through his comrades.

“…After we got engaged, I made a phone call to my comrade-in-arms,” Sheng Zexi said.

"Brother Xi, you're so thoughtful, you even planned ahead." Gu Jianing praised without hesitation, her sweet tongue ringing in her ears.

Thanks to Sheng Zexi for having these daily necessities purchased in advance, they could use them as soon as they arrived. Otherwise, it would have been quite inconvenient to have to wait to buy them.

Sheng Zexi brought out a marinated rabbit, picked up a knife, and quickly chopped the rabbit into pieces. He then took out scallions, chili peppers, and other ingredients to chop as well.

The ingredients, such as scallions and chili peppers, were also brought from the Gu family, because Gu Jianing likes spicy food and is quite picky about food; she doesn't like bland food.

So, I didn't bring the main dishes, but I did bring these side dishes and ingredients.

There was no lard, but there was oil. The oil was put into the pan, heated up, and then Sheng Zexi poured in the rabbit meat…

"Stand back a bit, don't get splashed," Sheng Zexi instructed.

"Okay." Gu Jianing obediently complied.

After a while, Sheng Zexi added ingredients such as chili peppers and scallions, and stir-fried them again. The aroma quickly filled the air.

"Brother Xi, you're amazing! I thought you were good at military missions, but I didn't expect you to be such a good cook. This stir-fried rabbit smells so good, it must taste even better."

"How lucky I am to have married such a wonderful man, he's an absolute gem!"

Gu Jianing's lips were as sweet as honey, showering people with compliments. When she praised them, her tone rose slightly, and her beautiful eyes shone brightly, clearly showing that she was praising them sincerely.

Sheng Zexi's lips curled into an almost uncontrollable smile, his eyes sparkling with excitement. He felt a surge of energy coursing through his body, and even the way he stirred the food in his hands became more vigorous.

He said, "Of course your man is good. You've found a treasure, so you should cherish him."

Gu Jianing covered her face and giggled. This man really has a thick skin, but he's kind of cute.

"Okay, from now on, you'll take care of everything in the kitchen, from cooking to washing dishes?"

"That is required!"

(End of this chapter)