Married to the army by mistake, abstinent boss becomes addicted to pampering his wife

Chapter 270 Birthday
Wen Jingrui pushed his bicycle across the street and came up to Jiang Moli: "Comrade Jiang, what are you doing here?"

Jiang Moli pointed behind her, "I live here."

Looking at the military compound behind her, Wen Jingrui was somewhat surprised.

He only knew that Jiang Moli worked in the cultural troupe, and knew nothing else. He never expected that Jiang Moli came from such a good family.

Jiang Moli put her hands back into her army coat pockets, looked up at her small, wind-reddened face, and asked in a clear voice, "Dr. Wen, where are you going?"

"Let's go to my older sister's house for dinner."

Jiang Moli laughed, "We're just passing by my house, why don't you come over and eat at my place?"

Wen Jingrui assumed she was joking and said, "I'll definitely do it next time."

"Don't do it again next time. I ate your meal last time, so I'm determined to treat you to dinner today."

As they were talking, they saw Lu Tingting timidly walking quickly towards them.

"My dear niece!"

Upon seeing Jiang Moli, Lu Tingting let out a soft snort and walked over.

"What are you doing here?"

While asking Jiang Moli a question, his eyes were actually sizing up Wen Jingrui.

"I'm waiting for you."

Hearing Jiang Moli's words, Lu Tingting pouted arrogantly, "Why are you waiting for me?"

"Let's go to your grandma's house for dinner tonight, I'll treat you to something delicious."

Upon hearing that there was something delicious to eat, Lu Tingting buried her head and started to walk into the courtyard, but Jiang Moli grabbed her collar.

"What's the rush? Take Dr. Wen back."

Wen Jingrui quickly waved his hand, "No need, no need."

Jiang Moli pushed him into the courtyard without saying a word, "Don't be shy, a few friends are coming later, let's celebrate the Winter Solstice together and have some fun."

Being stood up by Meng Wei left Wen Jingrui feeling heartbroken and dejected.

Jiang Moli's enthusiasm was like a warm ocean flowing into his cold and lonely heart. He couldn't bear to push away such warmth, so he subconsciously agreed.

They followed Lu Tingting into the military compound.

"You're a doctor? How do you know my third aunt?"

When Lu Tingting asked, Wen Jingrui didn't think much of it and told her everything about how he ran into Jiang Moli during his blind date with Meng Wei.

Upon hearing that Wen Jingrui was Meng Wei's blind date, Lu Tingting couldn't help but feel smug.

"Then you and Meng Wei definitely won't end up together!"

Since the last argument with Meng Wei over Lin Jianfeng, Lu Tingting and Meng Wei have completely broken up, and Lu Tingting no longer calls Meng Wei "Sister Weiwei".

Wen Jingrui asked curiously, "Why?"

“Meng Wei hates my third aunt the most. If she knew you were coming to my third aunt’s house for dinner, she would be furious.”

Wen Jingrui was puzzled, "Aren't Xiao Wei and Comrade Jiang friends?"

"Meng Wei would never be friends with my third aunt, no matter who she is. She had a crush on my third uncle for twenty years, but he ended up marrying Jiang Moli."

Wen Jingrui was filled with mixed feelings upon hearing such gossip.

Meng Wei appears gentle and virtuous on the surface, but is actually aloof and proud at heart.

The man she has liked and pursued for twenty years must be an exceptional individual.

"Your third uncle must be very outstanding."

"Of course! There are so many women who want to marry my third uncle that they could line up from the north to the south of the city. Only my third uncle is blind to have taken a liking to Jiang Moli!"

Wen Jingrui subconsciously said, "Comrade Jiang is also very good. He is witty, talkative, knowledgeable, and very sincere to his friends."

Lu Tingting appeared unconvinced, but inwardly she unconsciously agreed with Wen Jingrui's words.

That damned woman, she does have some redeeming qualities.

At the entrance of the military compound, Jiang Moli was talking to Qian Ling.

Qian Ling stamped her feet and breathed on them, saying, "It's so cold today. Am I late?"

Jiang Moli smiled and said, "Are you cold? Why don't you come warm up in my arms?"

Qian Ling blushed with laughter, "No need."

Jiang Moli then looked at the cloth bag she was carrying and asked, "What are you carrying?"

Qian Ling explained, "My mom makes her own donkey-hide gelatin candy. Eating more donkey-hide gelatin in winter can replenish qi and blood." Jiang Moli was already hungry, and when she heard it was food, she asked Qian Ling to give her a piece to try.

The donkey-hide gelatin was cut into strips about the size of a thumb. It had a gelatinous texture and a slightly fishy smell, but with the addition of red dates, peanuts, and black sesame seeds, it was quite fragrant when chewed slowly.

Before she could finish a piece of donkey-hide gelatin candy, Yang Liqiong and Chen Lan arrived.

Seeing Jiang Moli's red lips wriggle like a little rabbit, Yang Liqiong smiled and asked, "What do you want to eat?"

"Qian Ling brought some donkey-hide gelatin candy; ask her to give you two pieces."

Qian Ling hurriedly took out two pieces of donkey-hide gelatin from her cloth bag and handed them to Yang Liqiong and Chen Lan respectively.

The two took it and started eating.

Chen Lan praised it highly: "Hmm, this donkey-hide gelatin is well made."

Qian Ling couldn't hide her pride: "My great-grandfather was a specialist in making medicinal pastes at a traditional Chinese medicine shop. The skill of making donkey-hide gelatin was passed down from him."

Chen Lan said, "Could you please make me some? I need it to give as a gift."

"Sure, you can bring the ingredients over once you've bought them, and I'll have my mom cook them for you."

"Then it's settled, thank you."

"Small things."

At this time, Qian Ling did not realize that it was something many people would beg for in return to make Chen Lan owe her a favor.

Yang Liqiong took a box out of her coat pocket and handed it to Jiang Moli.

"Happy birthday."

Qian Ling was surprised. "Jasmine, is today your birthday? You didn't tell me sooner, and I didn't prepare a gift for you."

Jiang Moli smiled and said, "Didn't you bring donkey-hide gelatin? Consider it a birthday present."

Chen Lan also presented a gift, a set of gilded teacups.

Jiang Moli hugged each of them, deeply moved: "Thank you, you've given us warmth this winter. It's so good to have you all~"

All three of them laughed.

……

Rongfenglou.

Watching Meng Wei eat gracefully, He Ming took out a gift.

"Xiaowei, this is a small token of my appreciation, please accept it."

Meng Wei took it in surprise, opened it and found it was a women's watch with a cherry-sized diamond dial and a thin 24K gold-plated strap. It was small, exquisite and valuable.

"This is too expensive, I can't accept it."

He Ming took her hand tenderly and said, "I truly love you and want to be with you. Please say yes."

Meng Wei remained silent, but her heart was pounding wildly inside her chest.

In the Lu family courtyard, the tea table and rattan chairs under the pavilion had been moved away, and two old iron pots were placed on top, with red-hot charcoal burning inside.

One iron pot has an iron mesh on it, and the other has an iron plate.

They grilled and teppanyaki at the same time.

Marinated beef, mutton, and pork belly sizzle and release oil under the high temperature of charcoal fire.

Jiang Moli didn't set up a table, but just moved a few wooden stools around the grill, where everyone grilled, ate, and drank.

It was only at this moment that Wen Jingrui realized it was Jiang Moli's birthday.

"Comrade Jiang, I didn't know it was your birthday today, and I didn't prepare a gift in the rush. I originally bought this scarf to give as a gift, but some things happened and I can't give it to you for now. But don't worry, I've never given it away before. If you don't mind, you can keep it as a birthday gift."

The scarf is very nice; it's pure white, fluffy, and looks warm.

However, Jiang Moli refused to accept it. "Dr. Wen, I appreciate the thought, but the scarf is unnecessary. My husband is petty; he'll be jealous if he finds out I'm wearing a scarf given by another man."

Wen Jingrui said sheepishly, "It was my oversight."

"fine."

Perhaps feeling awkward, Wen Jingrui took his leave after finishing his meal.

Jiang Moli didn't try to keep her any longer and politely saw her to the door.

When they returned to the courtyard, they discovered that Wen Jingrui had forgotten to take his scarf.

Jiang Moli was a little tipsy and confused, so she asked Qian Ling to help deliver it.