“I guess they're spending the New Year in the Military Region. With her brother-in-law there, he'll take good care of Ningning,” Yang Manman reassured, her hands continuously working on her knitting.
She thought to herself, her younger sister-in-law had gotten married, and everyone in the family, whoever it was, was very unaccustomed to it.
Her husband was the same; whatever he had, he always kept a portion for his younger sister-in-law.
Yang Manman wasn't jealous, because her husband was also very good to her, and her younger sister-in-law had become increasingly better since waking up after falling into the water that time.
Especially since he gave her acupuncture treatment for Cold Palace, she felt grateful to her younger sister-in-law, and couldn't wait to repay her kindness.
Yang Manman had a strong premonition; she felt that she would soon have a child.
“Do you think we should send Ningning and Little Xi some things?” Yao Chunhua said.
As a mother, she always felt she didn't give her daughter enough.
“Mother, Ningning repeatedly told me in her letter not to send anything. I think you eating more will make Ningning happier.”
Yang Manman said this not because she was unwilling to give Gu Jia Ning things, but because she understood her younger sister-in-law; if her younger sister-in-law said she didn't need anything, then she didn't need anything.
Yao Chunhua sighed; she understood in her heart, and after being persuaded by her daughter-in-law, she dropped the idea.
“Ningning is used to the food I make; I don't know if she'll get used to the food over there, whether she can eat enough.”
“I don't know when I'll receive her letter again.”
For the first letter, the Gu Family considered it, there wasn't much to say, so they didn't reply for the time being; the journey was long, they planned to reply together when Gu Jia Ning's second letter arrived.
Therefore, Yao Chunhua had been waiting.
In the Northwest Military Region, Gu Jia Ning didn't know that her mother had been thinking about her second letter.
However, at this time, she had also finished writing two letters, and packed the packages to be sent to her mother's family, Grandfather Sang and Grandmother Sang, and planned to go out and send them.
She didn't need to go to the county town or other places; the Northwest Military Region had a dedicated Communications Office that could help her mail them.
It's just…
These packages were a bit heavy.
“Sister-in-law, let me help you carry them.”
As soon as Gu Jia Ning went out, she was still a little worried, when she saw Xie Ze running over, taking the two packages from her.
The two packages that were quite heavy for Gu Jia Ning were quite light for Xie Ze.
“It's you, Comrade Xie Ze, thank you.”
Of course, Gu Jia Ning was happy to have someone help, even though Xie Ze looked about her age.
But because of Xie Ze's use of "Sister-in-law," and because he was a soldier under Sheng Ze Xi, she treated Xie Ze as a junior.
Moreover, she learned Xie Ze's story from Sheng Ze Xi, so she had a bit more care for this enthusiastic little soldier.
“Sister-in-law, you're welcome; it's nothing.”
“Speaking of which, I should thank you, Sister-in-law. Last time, you had Battalion Commander Sheng send over a large bowl of dishes; there was so much meat in it.” Speaking of that bowl of meat dishes, Xie Ze still savored it; his wheat-colored face had bright eyes.
Then, he said a little embarrassedly, “Actually, actually, that day was my birthday.”
“This is the first birthday gift I ever received, Sister-in-law, thank you and Battalion Commander Sheng.”
Looking at Xie Ze's pure smile, Gu Jia Ning was stunned, her heart softened.
So, that day was Xie Ze's birthday. If she had known, she would have invited Xie Ze to join the Housewarming Party; she could imagine how Xie Ze spent his birthday alone, unknown to anyone.
Just a casually given bowl of meat dishes, but he remembered it, and even considered it a birthday gift…
This Xie Ze is really…
For a moment, Gu Jia Ning felt a little complicated and didn't know what to say.
Soon, the two arrived at the Communications Office, Gu Jia Ning handed over the letters and packages and left.
On the way back, Gu Jia Ning found out that it was because of his good performance that Sheng Ze Xi rewarded Xie Ze with a day off, and he didn't have to go to training.
Xie Ze was specially strolling around the Family Compound; because of the bowl of meat dishes last time, and because of his fondness for Gu Jia Ning, his sister-in-law, Xie Ze always thought he could help her more.
Unexpectedly, he really met her; although it was just helping to carry the packages to mail them, it was better than nothing.
Moreover, Xie Ze liked interacting with and chatting with Gu Jia Ning; he felt that she gave off a very comfortable feeling, and gave Xie Ze the feeling that he had an older sister, making him want to get closer.
“Sister-in-law, I'll go back first.” Although reluctant, he had already sent Gu Jia Ning to her doorstep, but he still told her, “Sister-in-law, if you need anything in the future, you can call me; as long as I'm not training or on a mission, I'll be there whenever you call.”
The young man's face was full of sincerity and purity, making it hard to refuse; Gu Jia Ning agreed, “Okay, but wait a moment.”
Saying this, before Xie Ze could react, she quickly walked into the house.
Hmm?
Xie Ze, standing at the door, was a little puzzled, but he didn't leave.
Soon, Gu Jia Ning came out again and handed him a triangular piece of fruit cake, “Here you go.”
Xie Ze held the small cake in both hands, looking at this small but exquisite thing, a little dumbfounded, “Sis—Sister-in-law, what is this?”
“This is a small cake!”
“It's a birthday, so you should eat cake. I didn't know it was your birthday that day; this birthday cake is to make up for it.”
This small cake was just bought by Gu Jia Ning when she went back, using Points in the System Exchange Mall; it only cost 0.1 Points.
She bought 5, and she planned to keep the remaining 4 to eat with Sheng Ze Xi in the next couple of days.
So birthdays are for eating cake?
Xie Ze knew about sponge cake, but not cake; however, he hadn't eaten sponge cake either, he only knew it was very delicious and very expensive.
Then this cake, more exquisite and beautiful than sponge cake, must be even more expensive, and it also has fruit on it; fruit is also expensive these days.
“No, Sister-in-law, I can't accept it.”
He hadn't really helped his sister-in-law much; how could he accept it? He felt unworthy.
“Take it.” Gu Jia Ning didn't have the habit of taking back what she had given.
In the end, Xie Ze still accepted the small cake.
When Xie Ze held the small cake and returned to his secret base, carefully and cherishingly eating the small cake, his eyes turned red again.
Very sweet, very fragrant, very delicious!
It was the most delicious thing he had ever eaten in his life!
If before, Xie Ze helped Gu Jia Ning because he admired Sheng Ze Xi, and loved him and helped his wife, now, his fondness for Gu Jia Ning had surpassed Sheng Ze Xi.
Xie Ze secretly thought: from now on, he would treat his sister-in-law as his own sister, and no matter what, he would help and protect his sister!
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Not long after Gu Jia Ning sent Xie Ze away, Sister-in-law Yu came to the door with things, expressing her gratitude for the surgery Gu Jia Ning performed on Cui Bin.
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