Educated Youth in the Countryside: She is the Village's Embroidery Queen!-Chapter 281: Would Lay Down Their Lives for Each Other
After a satisfying meal, Wen Shi was particularly energetic or you could say he was letting loose.
Yi Chichi was about to clear the dishes when he sprang up and said he’d do it.
He sweet-talked saying that his wife’s hands were precious, and it made no sense for her to do chores at home when he was around.
"I think I need to correct you, I do work in the team’s medical room at home."
Wen Shi, while doing the dishes, stated with reason, "You get paid for that job, you should do it. If you don’t, Uncle Yaozi will knock some sense into you."
"But at home, you don’t earn a salary, and I am here, so naturally you don’t need to do chores."
He was quite the sweet talker, which amused Yi Chichi, "After we’ve been married for a long time, will you change?"
This was a good question, possibly even a dangerous one!
Wen Shi pondered earnestly for a moment, emphasizing sincerity, "It’s hard to say what the future holds because people do change, but I think, I will remain the same as always."
"Why?" This answer wasn’t what she expected, arousing Yi Chichi’s curiosity.
"It’s simple, I’m the one benefiting in this marriage."
The societal environment adds a halo to the identity of a military spouse, but only those in the position know it isn’t so easy.
You need to be independent, strong, and you can’t rely on your partner most of the time; you have to bear the wind and rain by yourself.
If a husband is considerate, he’ll be grateful and treat his wife well, but if not...
Forget it, this topic isn’t all that pleasant to discuss.
But, "Wife, if in the future you find I’m not good to you, don’t look back, just move forward boldly, take all the family’s assets, and go live your own happy life."
He said this seriously, sincerely.
Yi Chichi stared at him for a while, then nodded, "Okay, I will definitely listen to you."
Her main virtue was that she listened to reason!
This time, it was Wen Shi who was left speechless. After washing the dishes, he shook off his wet hands and asked, somewhat frustrated, "Why did you agree so readily, without any hesitation or struggle?"
Yi Chichi replied with a roll of her eyes, "When you become heartless, why would I hesitate, there’s an old saying, ’If it’s meant to be let it be, the next one will be even better...’"
"Wait," Wen Shi felt something was off, "where did you learn that from? I’ve never heard it before."
Breaking up and getting someone better—it sounded like nonsense.
"Rest assured, you won’t find anyone better behaved than me!"
He said this with great confidence, and Yi Chichi agreed with his display. Not to mention, just by the fact that he’s not chauvinistic and willing to consider issues from a woman’s perspective, he’s better than most men.
Adding his height, looks, salary, and other external and internal attributes, he could surpass 90% of men.
But, that wasn’t a reason for his pride. Yi Chichi raised her hand to encircle his neck, smiling up at him, "Anyway, you have to treat me well. Look, I’m tall and leggy with a pretty face and I can also earn money. You’re a smart guy, I’m sure you know what to do!"
Of course, I do! 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖
Marrying a wife isn’t easy, but getting a perfect one you hold dear is even harder.
So, "Don’t worry, I’ll do my best to treat you well, and won’t give you a chance to find someone better than me."
Before he finished speaking, his gaze fell on her lips as he leaned in.
Suddenly, the view before her darkened, and all she could smell was the rich, masculine scent of him.
Yi Chichi found it hard to breathe, so she quickly pushed him away, taking a gasp when she got the chance, "You haven’t showered."
"I’ll wash!"
Wen Shi scooped her up, making Yi Chichi yelp as she was lifted unexpectedly, then once she realized what had happened, completed her protest and promptly hung onto his neck.
"I’ll wash myself!"
Wen Shi refused, insisted on treating her well, saying they should wash together, and for that, he didn’t mind acting cute and making a whole bunch of unequal treaties.
What he offered was too enticing, plus a handsome guy acting cute was incredibly alluring.
Thus, unable to resist the temptation, Yi Chichi was tossed by the energetic, let-loose Wen Shi half the night before being released.
A night of good sleep... not!
The midday sun shone bright, flooding the room with its vivid brilliance through the wide-open window, yet did nothing to lighten Wen Shi’s mood.
He was on his knees on a washboard, with both hands holding his ears, glancing at the expressionless Yi Chichi, then looking again... and the more he looked, the colder he felt.
Damn it, this time he’d really gone overboard and made his wife seriously angry.
"Well..."
Yi Chichi couldn’t be bothered even to raise her eyelids as she applied ointment, and Wen Shi cleared his throat, just about to admit his mistake when there was a bang and a loud shout followed—
"Deputy commander, a fishing boat is missing!"
Yi Chichi glanced up just in time to see Wen Shi rise, looking like he had something to say but stopped himself, "Hurry up, be careful!"
She reached out to tidy his shirt collar, "I’ll wait for you to come home."
"Okay!"
Wen Shi nodded emphatically and quickly left the door, "What’s the specific situation?"
The communications soldier, face full of urgency, quickly reported, "Captain Zhang’s team took six fishing boats to sea, four returned, two are missing."
"Have they searched for them?"
"They have, but didn’t find them."
"Where are the people now?"
"At the regiment’s entrance."
As they questioned and answered each other, both figures disappeared from view, and Yi Chichi lowered her eyes, realizing Wen Shi likely wouldn’t be returning home anytime soon.
However, that didn’t stop her from living her life well.
A little past three in the afternoon, a young soldier with dark skin came by to tell her that Wen Shi had gone to sea, that his return date was uncertain, and that she shouldn’t cook, but go eat at the mess hall.
True to his word, Yang Qing, who had promised to visit her today, heard the young soldier’s remarks but said nothing. Once Yi Chichi saw them out, she complained, "Does Mr. Wen think of you as a child to look after?"
"... You’re overthinking it."
Yi Chichi placed a basket of cucumbers in front of her and changed the subject, "I’m going to make pickles, do you want to learn?"
Such a great opportunity?
Learning to make pickles was certainly more appealing than gossip.
"Yes, I’ve had pickles before, they’re delicious and boost the appetite."
Ji Jian, who had just returned from work and was suffering from appetite loss during her second pregnancy, perked up at the mention of appetite.
"What are you discussing?"
Yi Chichi greeted her as sister-in-law and briefly explained the situation.
Ji Jian’s focus was different from everyone else’s; her emphasis was strangely misplaced.
"Isn’t the big vegetable garden I have enough for you to eat?" she said, gesturing at the overflowing produce in their courtyard, frowning in displeasure, "What, Zhang Xin’s vegetables are better than ours?"
Yi Chichi was stunned at her unexpected anger and quickly explained, "It’s not that, it’s just that since Old He isn’t home having gone to sea, I thought I’d go visit the grandfather and grandson."
A woman going through pregnancy can have mood swings—Ji Jian was the perfect example and deserved some indulgence since pregnant mothers have it tough.
So, Yi Chichi gently helped her sit, speaking softly, "Sister, you know Old He and Old Wen are childhood friends from the same hometown."
Yang Qing thought there must be more to it, as her Old Huang said these two were so close, they’d sacrifice their lives for each other!
