“Ningning, you absolutely must accept this; otherwise, I won't know how to thank you.”
Inside the bag were fruit canned food, crackers, malted milk powder, and other things that Sister-in-law Yu had bought with her family's meager deposit, after biting the bullet.
Honestly, she wouldn't normally even buy these things for herself.
But this time, to thank Gu Jia Ning, she gritted her teeth and bought them.
Although these things seem quite precious to others, Sister-in-law Yu knows that no matter how precious they are, they can't compare to Gu Jia Ning's life-saving grace to her husband, Old Cui.
It may seem like just a leg surgery, but her description of a life-saving grace is not at all exaggerated.
She knows that because of this leg problem, the leaders above have been trying to get Cui Bin to transfer out of the military.
But transferring is nowhere near as good as staying in the army.
Before, surgery had huge risks, and they were helpless, so they could only obey.
Now, Old Cui's leg has had surgery, and as long as he recovers well, he won't have to transfer. Plus, with Old Cui's past achievements, there's a chance for promotion.
Of course, that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is that the surgery was successful, and her husband, Old Cui's life was saved.
As his wife, Sister-in-law Yu knows exactly how Cui Bin would suffer from leg pain, unable to sleep night after night, and worry about the transfer.
Dean Shu said that if Cui Bin's leg worsened, it would be crippled, and might even endanger his life.
So, Gu Jia Ning's successful surgery for Cui Bin truly was a life-saving grace.
Therefore, no matter how precious a gift is, Sister-in-law Yu feels it isn't enough.
Sister-in-law Yu has always held to a principle in life: people should know how to be grateful, especially to those who have helped them. Those who don't know gratitude, even if they temporarily possess blessings, will lose them.
Gu Jia Ning knew that Sister-in-law Yu would feel bad if she didn't accept the gift, so she accepted it.
"By the way, Sister-in-law, I've been wondering, why were the Dean and so many doctors outside the operating room this morning?"
Heaven knows Gu Jia Ning was startled when she opened the operating room door and saw so many white coats.
"It's all because of that Nurse Peng Wenjing."
"Peng Wenjing?" Gu Jia Ning immediately recalled the only nurse among the group of doctors in white coats, who kept looking at her with a strange expression.
She noticed Sister-in-law Yu's strange look when she mentioned Peng Wenjing.
Her intuition told Gu Jia Ning that something was up.
"Sister-in-law Yu, who is this Peng Wenjing? What did she do? Can you tell me?"
"It's like this..." Sister-in-law Yu quickly explained what happened that morning.
So that's how it was. Gu Jia Ning suddenly understood.
She didn't think Peng Wenjing's behavior was anything wrong. After all, Peng Wenjing didn't know her medical skills, and she didn't have a medical license, so it was normal for her to be doubtful.
It's just...
"Sister-in-law, is there something else you haven't told me?" Intuition told Gu Jia Ning that Sister-in-law Yu seemed to have more to say.
Sister-in-law Yu felt a little embarrassed, and also thought Gu Jia Ning was very perceptive. She said, "I didn't think you'd notice. Actually, it's nothing. I just didn't think it was necessary to say it, for fear you'd misunderstand Battalion Commander Sheng."
Huh?
Misunderstand Sheng Ze Xi? Recalling Peng Wenjing's gaze, Gu Jia Ning suddenly understood.
Could it be that Battalion Commander Sheng Ze Xi and Nurse Peng Wenjing had something going on?
As if afraid Gu Jia Ning would overthink it, Sister-in-law Yu quickly explained, "...So, Ningning, don't misunderstand Battalion Commander Sheng. It was all Peng Wenjing's wishful thinking. Battalion Commander Sheng never paid any attention to her, nor did he agree to a blind date with her."
Gu Jia Ning nodded. "Sister-in-law, I understand."
"That's good, that's good."
Sister-in-law Yu didn't stay long, chatted for a while and went home.
In the afternoon, Jiang Baihe came for treatment as usual, praising Gu Jia Ning for her skill in operating on Cui Bin's leg.
In the evening, Sheng Ze Xi came back with their dinner as usual, and Gu Jia Ning brought out the roast duck and roast chicken.
"I bought these at the market this afternoon. I thought they tasted pretty good. Would you mind cutting them up and trying some?"
"By the way, I also bought a lot of rice, noodles, and pork…"
Gu Jia Ning talked about the things she bought at the market today; many of them were rewards for completing missions.
Sheng Ze Xi took the roast duck and roast chicken (one leg was missing) and seemed thoughtful, but didn't ask anything. He put them on the cutting board and started chopping.
Gu Jia Ning watched from the side, and he told her to stand further back, to avoid getting splattered.
"By the way, I also sent letters and packages to my parents and grandparents."
"Okay, you handled those well." Sheng Ze Xi worked quickly, and in a few strokes, he chopped up the roast duck and roast chicken, filling two plates with leftovers.
Gu Jia Ning put some roast duck and roast chicken on another plate. "This plate is for Sister Shuwan and Guo Guo."
Although she and Zhang Shuwan initially became acquainted because of Guo Guo, they've become quite close during their time in the military region.
They always exchange gifts. Zhang Shuwan is a good cook and often makes small snacks for Gu Jia Ning.
While Gu Jia Ning could buy them from the System's Exchange Mall—even with more styles and varieties—it's still different.
"Okay, you go ahead then." Sheng Ze Xi wasn't stingy, but as Gu Jia Ning was about to run out with the plate, he quickly stopped her. "Put on your military greatcoat first. It's been snowing more and more heavily these days. I estimate that within a week, the mountains will be sealed by heavy snow."
It's just that his hands were oily from chopping the roast duck and chicken, otherwise he would have gone to get it himself.
"I know, that's why I bought so much at the market today. I think it will last until next spring."
Gu Jia Ning said, feeling warm inside. She was dressed warmly enough, but since Sheng Ze Xi insisted, she went back to the bedroom, put on her military greatcoat, and went out.
When Zhang Shuwan opened the door, Gu Jia Ning shoved a large bowl into her hands, saying she was cold and needed to go home.
"Mama, did Auntie Jia Ning bring us some delicious food?" Guo Guo, who was looking at a picture book, looked up and asked.
"I think so. Let me see what it is."
"Guo Guo wants to see too."
When they lifted the lid and saw a whole plate of roast duck and roast chicken, Zhang Shuwan gasped.
"It's roast duck and roast chicken!" Zhang Shuwan, a city dweller, didn't expect Gu Jia Ning to send cooked food.
"Mama, it smells so good."
Cooked food is hard to come by these days, and it's expensive.
"How did Ningning get so much, and she sent so much over? No, no, we can't accept this."
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