sjar Chapter 460 17 Military Service in the 60s
Chapter 460 17 Military Service in the 60s
“We were just extending a friendly invitation, how can you be so aggressive?” Yu Lingling couldn’t help but say.
"Kindness? Then I should thank you for your kindness?" Xie Qingyu asked in return.
Xie Qingyu's composure made Yu Lingling a little angry.
"Nie Shenyuan, are you sure you don't want to go? Don't regret it!" Yu Lingling asked Nie Shenyuan one last time.
Nie Shenyuan shook his head directly and uttered two words in an extremely indifferent manner, "I'm not going."
Yu Lingling was frustrated here, so she left without looking back.
The two people beside her quickly followed.
"This Comrade Yu..." Xie Qingyu looked at Nie Shenyuan with a slightly questioning gaze, causing Nie Shenyuan's heart to skip a beat.
"She's interested in you!" Xie Qingyu said with certainty.
“I will have someone explain things to her,” Nie Shenyuan said.
There was nothing he could do.
When Yu Lingling came that day, he told Coach Lu to pass on the message that something like this had actually happened once before.
It seems this attempt also failed.
In fact, Nie Shenyuan had refused her in person before, but after being rejected, Yu Lingling stood beside him and cried loudly, attracting almost all the soldiers nearby to watch. They might have thought he had bullied her.
The news spread throughout the entire unit that very day, making Nie Shenyuan feel ashamed for days afterward.
After Nie Shenyuan truthfully explained to Xie Qingyu why he had sought someone out instead of explaining it himself, he could clearly sense that Xie Qingyu wanted to laugh.
"Okay, hopefully there won't be a next time."
Xie Qingyu's words relieved Nie Shenyuan, and he immediately planned to go out to find Coach Lu.
He hadn't even gone there yet, but Coach Lu had already come to his door.
"You two are doing a great job at home, haha." Coach Lu's laughter sounded a bit stiff.
It was even more awkward when Xie Qingyu and Nie Shenyuan didn't smile.
"Did someone just come by?" Coach Lu asked, looking at Xie Qingyu, who seemed easier to talk to.
“Yes, a female soldier who was interested in Nie Shenyuan just came over,” Xie Qingyu said bluntly.
Coach Lu was speechless upon hearing this, unsure how to continue. Xie Qingyu's words were far too blunt.
"Haha." He chuckled dryly. "That's not what I meant. Shen Yuan would never make such a fundamental mistake. It's just that the young girl is a bit childish..."
Coach Lu tried to steer the conversation in another direction.
"A little girl?" Xie Qingyu asked in confusion. "I didn't see the little girl you mentioned. There are three female soldiers here, but no children."
"That's not what I meant... Sigh, I'll definitely handle this well!" Coach Lu assured helplessly.
"Then thank you in advance, Coach Lu. You really care about every soldier." With Coach Lu's words, Xie Qingyu's tone became less sarcastic.
He even showed a slight smile on his face.
Nie Shenyuan, who initially had a cold expression, relaxed after Xie Qingyu's series of words.
This was also the first time he had heard a definite answer from Coach Lu about how to resolve this matter.
Although he said he would help before, he was somewhat perfunctory.
After all, Yu Lingling has a fiery temper, and anyone who offends her will suffer. In addition, she is backed by her family and is fearless. If she were to get things done, it would take a lot of effort.
"You really married a good wife," Coach Lu said, patting Nie Shenyuan on the shoulder.
“Yu Lingling just came over and said she wanted to participate in some kind of performance, but I’ve already turned her down. You can find someone else here,” Nie Shenyuan said curtly.
“I know, I told them you weren’t good enough and to let them choose someone else, but she insisted on asking for your opinion.” That’s why Coach Lu rushed over in such a hurry.
Although Yu Lingling wasn't very shrewd, she had been learning how to relay messages since she was a child. She was afraid that Nie Shenyuan would mislead her and say that it was an organizational mission, which would make things difficult.
He didn't want to drag Nie Shenyuan down with him either.
The reason I turned a blind eye before was indeed because Nie Shenyuan had never mentioned his wife at home, so I assumed she was gone.
Now that Xie Qingyu has come to accompany the army, he definitely needs to protect her; any issues with her conduct cannot be tolerated.
Although things are indeed difficult, we still have to do them, especially since we've already said it out loud.
"You can handle the rest," Nie Shenyuan said. "You came back here in broad daylight, do you want to get punished?"
"You little brat!" Coach Lu glared at him.
Don't they even consider who he rushed over for?
"Alright, I don't have anything else to do, so I'm leaving." Coach Lu then went out and turned to go home.
We're already back, and it's almost dinnertime, so there's no reason for us to go back.
After he left, Nie Shenyuan looked at Xie Qingyu again.
Xie Qingyu's words had opened his eyes; he had never seen Xie Qingyu like this before.
His impression of Xie Qingyu was only that she was somewhat arrogant and aloof at the beginning of their marriage, and then how naturally she integrated into the group after she came here. He never knew she had such a sharp-tongued side.
It really makes you want to know more about her.
Perhaps Nie Shenyuan thought that Xie Qingyu had this side to her because life in the village wasn't easy.
But I also feel that this slightly arrogant feeling must have come from her upbringing before she went to the countryside.
"Why are you looking at me all the time?"
"Did anyone bully you when you were in the village?" Nie Shenyuan suddenly asked.
"No outsider can bully me. Even though you're not home, my eldest and second eldest brothers will still back me up," Xie Qingyu said.
"So it's because you have disagreements with your two sisters-in-law?" Nie Shenyuan wasn't stupid; if there were no outsiders, they were all family members.
His parents are gone, and all that's left in the family are his two sisters-in-law.
He hadn't seen his two sisters-in-law much, only a few times when he went back to visit relatives. Anyway, everyone has their own plans for life, and it's normal for them to have some ulterior motives.
They weren't particularly difficult people to deal with.
Of course, this was his initial feeling.
Now that they know Xie Qingyu doesn't get along with them, they naturally have some prejudice against them.
“With houses next to houses, door to door, and even sharing the same pot for meals, how can there not be arguments?” Xie Qingyu said, looking down at the ground, refusing to lift her head.
Nie Shenyuan had seen Xie Qingyu's appearance just now, and seeing her like this now, he instantly felt that she had suffered a great injustice.
He stepped forward, reaching out to touch it, but his hand hovered in the air for a long time before he finally didn't touch it.
"It's my fault, I didn't think things through." Nie Shenyuan's voice was full of regret; even he himself hadn't expected things to turn out this way.
Xie Qingyu didn't say anything, and Nie Shenyuan didn't know what else to say to cheer her up.
He's never been good with words; he's all about getting things done. When it comes to coaxing people, he's really lacking.
Just as the two were silent, Tuanzi rushed over like a little cannonball and hugged Xie Qingyu's leg, almost making her lose her balance.
Nie Shenyuan quickly helped her up, his fingers brushing against her wrists that weren't covered by her sleeves. Nie Shenyuan's first feeling was that they were slippery, and then he thought Xie Qingyu was too thin.
It's so soft you could almost feel the bone in it, it needs to be taken good care of.
"What's wrong?" Xie Qingyu asked, looking at the little dumpling clinging to her leg.
Tuanzi remained silent, simply looking up at Xie Qingyu.
"It's okay, I'll boil some water and make you some malted milk powder later, okay?" Xie Qingyu teased.
Tuanzi didn't know what malted milk powder was yet, so she didn't react much, but she knew that Xie Qingyu was definitely going to give her something delicious, so she nodded heavily.
As soon as Xie Qingyu spoke, Nie Shenyuan immediately took action, saying, "I'll go boil some water."
"Let's string up a rope in the yard later, it'll be easier to hang clothes out to dry," Xie Qingyu said, looking at the yard.
"Let's make a clothes rack; it'll be more stable," Nie Shenyuan said. "There are some farmers nearby who are carpenters; I'll go and order one."
“That works too,” Xie Qingyu replied softly.
After saying that, the two fell silent again. Surprisingly, there was no awkwardness in the atmosphere, and they each continued with their work.
Nie Shenyuan stood by the stove, watching Xie Qingyu put a coat on Tuanzi, and thought that this kind of life seemed pretty good.
He never imagined he would have such a life.
This feeling of ease is especially different from when I lived alone in the military dormitory.
This is where I feel truly at home, a place where I can truly relax.
He could even understand why some regimental commanders had constant arguments at home, yet they were still incredibly enthusiastic every time they went home.
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Nie Shenyuan left early the next morning.
He usually arrives at the meeting point very early, and even left a note for Xie Qingyu saying he would bring them breakfast after the morning training.
Xie Qingyu knew what had happened when she saw the note after waking up.
It can only be said that Nie Shenyuan really got up quietly. The two of them were sleeping in the same bed, and Xie Qingyu didn't even know when he left.
Judging that Tuanzi would wake up soon, Xie Qingyu boiled some water to make him some malted milk powder.
He liked it as soon as he tried it yesterday.
He woke up this morning and immediately felt energized when he saw the malted milk powder Xie Qingyu had prepared for him.
After he finished getting things done here, Nie Shenyuan came back to bring him food.
"Are we going shopping with your sisters-in-law today? Or should I take Tuanzi with me?" Nie Shenyuan asked.
"convenient?"
"I'm not in charge of training today, so I can take this to the office."
"That's fine too." Xie Qingyu intended to let the father and son develop their relationship.
"Then you'll come with me later." Nie Shenyuan touched Tuanzi's face. The little guy had all his fat on his face, he was too cute.
Tuanzi understood and blinked her big eyes at Xie Qingyu.
"Mom is going to buy things. Can you come with your dad?" Xie Qingyu asked him.
If Tuanzi is not willing, she will not force her.
Tuanzi understood what Xie Qingyu meant, looked at Nie Shenyuan and then at Xie Qingyu, and shook her head.