Sheng Ze Xi, who exchanged a glance with Gu Jia Ning, also understood something and played along with her, saying, “If because of my identity as a military personnel, my wife has to give away even a serving of braised pork, am I still a man? When we arrive at the military region, I will ask my leader whether military personnel and their military wives should not eat anything, and give everything away. If so, who would want to be a soldier? It's really heartbreaking to think about. Military personnel fight bravely at the front lines, protecting the people and citizens. So many military personnel sacrifice themselves on the battlefield, but here, the people I protect are bullying and insulting my wife.”
Sheng Ze Xi was also quick-witted, and as soon as he said this, the woman was directly startled.
Regardless of the era, the common people have always respected military personnel; they protect the country, and that is why they have their stable lives now.
They are the most respectable and the most lovable people in the world.
They fight bravely at the front lines, and when they encounter the families of military personnel, they would gladly give them more care; how could they possibly snatch her things!
The people around, seeing Gu Jia Ning with red eyes and looking pitiful, already felt pity for her, and knew that the woman was simply shameless. These days, could one get to eat meat simply by opening their mouth? Now they thought about it on a deeper level.
Thus, condemning gazes fell upon them, and their words were merciless.
“Military comrades charge into battle at the front lines, protecting us; what's wrong with them eating a serving of braised pork?”
“How thick-skinned are you? If you want to eat, buy it yourself; if you don't have money, then don't eat.”
“This child needs to be disciplined; at such a young age, they know to cry and demand other people's meat; what will they be like when they grow up?”
“Apologize, apologize, you must apologize!”
The woman was rebutted and stepped back; the young boy was even more frightened and cried loudly.
At this time, upon hearing Gu Jia Ning and Sheng Ze Xi's words, the man who had been sitting there as steady as Mount Tai, the woman's husband, finally couldn't sit still.
What kind of words were these?
Regardless of the military personnel's rank, if those words were truly spread, they would become famous.
If being a military personnel means one should make such sacrifices, then who would still want to be one?
Moreover, if a soldier charges into battle at the front, defending the country, yet his wife is even almost forced to give away the meat she bought, wouldn't that chill the hearts of the soldiers fighting bravely at the front?
Perhaps, they would even be labeled as counter-revolutionaries, and then they would have to go to jail.
Therefore, the man stepped forward and slapped the woman.
“Stop talking nonsense; quickly apologize to the military comrade and his spouse.”
The woman hurriedly apologized to Sheng Ze Xi and Gu Jia Ning.
“Comrade, I'm sorry, she suddenly lost her mind and talked nonsense. I will definitely discipline her well.” After the man finished speaking, he pulled the young boy and walked inside, “If you're hungry, eat steamed buns; if you don't want to eat, then go hungry.”
Gu Jia Ning and Sheng Ze Xi exchanged a glance; in fact, both of them could see that the man was the most detestable.
When the young boy and woman were being aggressive before, why was this person so calm and didn't react at all?
Only now, seeing that public opinion had turned to Gu Jia Ning and Sheng Ze Xi's side, fearing that the matter would escalate, did he get up to stop it.
Moreover, he actually used violence and scolding; to be honest, Gu Jia Ning particularly despised such people.
Immediately, she didn't even give them a glance; social scum are not worthy of her attention.
The people around didn't expect that Gu Jia Ning, a pretty and delicate-looking young woman, was so formidable.
For a moment, those who had some ulterior motives towards the woman immediately abandoned their thoughts, let alone that she had a military personnel husband.
They couldn't be provoked, absolutely not.
Sheng Ze Xi, who was seated, exchanged a glance with Gu Jia Ning.
Gu Jia Ning slightly raised her chin, showing a slightly proud look. Seeing his little wife's bright eyes, hoping for praise, Sheng Ze Xi smiled, touched her head, and said, “That's how it should be. In the future, if anyone bullies you, you just bully them back; don't hesitate, I will always have your back.”
Gu Jia Ning nodded heavily.
“Come, let's continue eating.”
“Okay.”
They should still eat their meal; they can't let irrelevant people affect their mood.
Meanwhile, Shen Huaiyuan and Bai Juan returned after their trip and only then heard about the matter, lamenting that they were not there just now, otherwise they could have spoken up for Gu Jia Ning and Sheng Ze Xi.
Gu Jia Ning's appetite wasn't very big; although she tasted a bit of both servings of rice, she still couldn't finish them.
Therefore, Sheng Ze Xi finished all the rest.
A man in his prime, and a military personnel with a lot of training, would naturally have a large appetite.
After eating, Gu Jia Ning felt sleepy.
“Go to the toilet first, then go to the upper bunk to sleep,” Sheng Ze Xi suggested.
“Okay.”
The two asked Shen Huaiyuan and Bai Juan to watch their luggage and headed towards the toilet.
However, when Gu Jia Ning was taken to the toilet, her delicate and pretty face wrinkled, and her hand subconsciously covered her nose and mouth.
It was stinky, too stinky, and it was also too dirty.
Gu Jia Ning, who was a neat freak, subconsciously wanted to turn around, but then Sheng Ze Xi held her shoulders.
“Ningning, if you need to use it, then go ahead; it's still okay now, but in a couple of days, it might…”
“Besides, this train ride will take three days and two nights.”
Yes, three days and two nights; today is only the first day.
Gu Jia Ning was about to cry.
Knowing that Sheng Ze Xi was doing it for her good, she still pulled up her scarf, covered her nose and mouth, and gritted her teeth and went in.
Sheng Ze Xi waited outside, his eyes full of heartache.
He knew that Ningning loved cleanliness; now, following him, she had to endure this.
Sheng Ze Xi felt very uncomfortable.
Fortunately, he remembered the house he applied for when he submitted his marriage report.
He was glad that when his leader asked him what kind of house he wanted, he didn't ask for an apartment building; he asked for a small house with a courtyard, which not only had a well but also a separate toilet and bathroom.
Otherwise, if they lived in an apartment building, sharing a toilet, bathroom, and even a kitchen with others, he felt that his little wife wouldn't be able to bear it.
In fact, the house he wanted was excellent; many people wanted it, but Sheng Ze Xi gritted his teeth and used his merits to exchange for it.
At that time, the leader even asked him if it was worth it?
Sheng Ze Xi thought: Worth it, definitely worth it!
Now that he was married, the military merits he had earned were either used for promotion or to protect his wife; this was the most worthwhile thing.
Just as he was thinking, the toilet door opened, interrupting Sheng Ze Xi's thoughts.
Sheng Ze Xi escorted his little wife, whose face was a little pale, back.
After returning to their seats, Gu Jia Ning's face was wrinkled, and she said to Sheng Ze Xi in a wronged tone, “When we reach our destination, you must boil water for me to take a bath immediately.”
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