Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife-Chapter 1731: End of Secondment 4

It was called Eight Treasures Rice, but it couldn’t be considered the true Eight Treasures Rice because some ingredients are currently hard to find.

So, Feng Qingxue used honey dates, red beans, raisins, goji berries, mango cubes, and coconut meat diced, mixed them evenly with glutinous rice and white sugar, then stuffed them into coconuts that had been peeled and had small openings at the top. She poured in an appropriate amount of coconut milk and steamed them until cooked.

All eight coconuts were used, although there was leftover coconut milk, which was shared among the children to drink.

After it was done, Feng Qingxue sent three to Sister Gu and Gu Mei. With five left, she cut them open and plated them. She and Zhuangzhuang shared one, as both mother and child have small appetites, and glutinous rice can easily cause indigestion, so she dared not let Zhuangzhuang eat too much. Cheng Baoguo and his wife shared one due to their old and weak stomachs, leaving the four children to share three.

The delicious coconut Eight Treasures Rice received unanimous praise, while the fragrant dishes almost went untouched.

Lu Erxiong wasn’t satisfied, "Mom, I want to eat it again tomorrow."

"I’ll make it for you when I return from the sea. While I’m not at home, be obedient and listen to your grandparents and older siblings. No mischief, and don’t bully Dundun and Zhuangzhuang."

Lu Erxiong waved, "Goodbye, Mom!"

Children accustomed to their parents’ work wouldn’t feel reluctant! His little eyes watched Feng Qingxue.

Feng Qingxue tapped him on the head, "Do you really want me to go to sea that much?"

"Mom has to work. Dad mentioned that Mom’s job is important, so she can’t be with us every day. We should behave and wait at home for Mom to return!" Lu Erxiong earnestly expressed how obedient he was.

Feng Qingxue’s eyes suddenly turned red.

For a moment, she really wanted to abandon her job and just stay home to accompany her children, giving them a carefree childhood.

But she knew this wasn’t realistic; one must fulfill their duties, so the next morning, she set out to sea with the fleet.

Although the naval battle had ended more than half a year ago, threats at sea hadn’t vanished. The Yue Kingdom still occupied several islands in their South Sea territory and refused to return them. On the Southeast Island, military presence remained watchful. freeweɓnovel-cøm

Seven or eight doctors on temporary assignment carried out their duties, and Feng Qingxue hadn’t seen Ming Lan or Tang Yan for a long time.

Going out to sea was a bit more relaxed than staying on the island. When Feng Qingxue saw the old squad leader again, he handed her two canned bottles filled with colorful pearls.

Feng Qingxue knew how to get along, so she made him two pairs of cloth shoes with a thousand-layer sole, and the old squad leader reciprocated.

The issued Liberation Shoes were well-regarded, treasured by rural folks, but they weren’t breathable and could suffocate the feet, especially in summer. The smell from those wearing them was nothing to mention, and more than a few soldiers suffered from foot rot.

"I saw you liked them, so I asked some from others for you. Take them to give your daughter; I heard your son and daughter are here."

Feng Qingxue accepted with a grin and then thanked him.

Autumn was the pearl harvesting season, and Feng Qingxue had already asked Station Chief Gu to set aside a few pounds of good pearls for her.

Because of the relationship with the Gu and Guo Families, Station Chief Gu didn’t refuse.

In early August, Doctor Gu returned dusty and weary, but Shi Guantao didn’t accompany him. It turned out after visiting his relatives in the Gu and Guo families, his leave had ended, and he stayed in the Capital to continue his work.

Doctor Gu wanted to stay by her son’s side and arrange his life-long affairs, but she had a strong sense of responsibility. Even though it was a rehire, she had to continue and couldn’t rashly resign just because of her son. She planned to resign directly and head to the Capital after a while; she couldn’t let go of the son she had just reunited with for less than a month.

Feng Qingxue had no time to agree before she received orders to return to the Wucheng troops.

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