Chapter 190: A Brotherly Confession

Yes, he was falling for her.

Chen Mingchuan admitted that he was falling for the woman’s cool and straight figure.

That figure was even straighter than a soldier’s, seeming like an unbreakable force.

And those eyes were so determined, as if anyone who dared to harm her and her son would face her wrath.

Besides the voice in his heart that told him not to get a divorce, Li Xinyue’s determined eyes and straight figure were also one of the reasons why Chen Mingchuan didn’t want to divorce.

The more he interacted with her, the more he was drawn to her.

The words “Don’t get hurt too badly, come back safe and sound” before he left home had broken his defenses.

After thirteen years in the army, besides his leaders and comrades, no family member had ever said such words to him.

His heart ached faintly.

Taking a deep breath, Chen Mingchuan finally answered Xiao Nan’s question: “I wronged her before, it was my fault.”

Xiao Nan’s face twitched, then he raised an eyebrow: “Is she really that good?”

“Of course.”

Chen Mingchuan didn’t hesitate.

“Better than Wang Yuying?”

Did they even need to compare?

Chen Mingchuan raised an eyebrow: “Staff Officer Wang and I have no such intentions. You don’t want to remarry, actually, I never even thought about getting married in the first place.”

“She’s an accident in my life.”

“You know I went back this time to get a divorce.”

“But when I saw her and the child standing in front of my family like two young poplar trees, I instantly changed my mind.”

“A voice in my heart told me: Don’t get a divorce, you’ll regret it!”

Xiao Nan heard this, immediately opened his mouth, a face full of disbelief: “Your sixth sense is acting up again?”

Chen Mingchuan nodded: “Yeah. I found out my sixth sense saved me again!”

“Xiao Nan, I’ve always felt like I’m a lucky person.”

“When I was a kid, I was almost starving to death, but I always managed to find something to eat. Many people in the village starved to death, but I didn’t.”

“When I grew up, every time I was in danger on a mission, I had a premonition that allowed me to avoid countless dangers.”

“This time, it helped me again!”

His brother’s happiness was also his wish!

Xiao Nan reached out and patted Chen Mingchuan’s shoulder: “Protect yourself, after you go back this time, have a few more kids.”

“Remember, give me one then!”

Having more kids was fine.

But this one, Chen Mingchuan wasn’t going to give him!

“If you want a son, go have one yourself! Don’t be eyeing my son!”

“You don’t know how hard it is for women to get pregnant and give birth?”

“She’s so thin, if she has too many kids, how will her body handle it?”

Xiao Nan: “…”

Crap, this brother has forgotten about his friend for a woman!

Chen Mingchuan didn’t look at Xiao Nan, because he knew he was being scorned by his brother, but he didn’t care!

Thinking of the petite figure at home, he stood up: “I’m going for a walk, do you want to come?”

Of course he did.

The two brothers, when they were on a mission together, were inseparable…

But just as the two were about to go out, a soldier ran in from outside: “Report to Captain, Deputy Captain, the leader wants you to take your men to a secret location.”

A mission?

Chen Mingchuan glanced at Xiao Nan: “Let’s go!”

Li Xinyue didn’t know about this scene. As soon as the kids got outside, they went wild, and she stood by and watched them run around.

It wasn’t until the kids were tired that they all came back.

Peace of mind, good sleep.

After a night of peace, Li Xinyue woke up feeling refreshed the next day.

She had just finished washing her son’s face and was about to prepare some nutritious food for him when she heard that Platoon Leader Sun had brought a few large barrels of farm manure.

Aunt Zheng immediately smiled: “Good, good, excellent!”

“Xiao Li, I guarantee you won’t have to rely on others for food after a month!”

Li Xinyue also hoped to not always eat other people’s food. Vegetables were becoming scarce with the changing seasons, and others might not have enough to share.

“Auntie Zheng, you’ve been so kind.”

Aunt Zheng glared: “What are you saying? It’s no big deal, even if you didn’t pay!”

“Xiao Li, that spicy fish you made last night, it used up a lot of my rice!”

“Haha, I’ve lived for decades, and this is the first time I’ve ever tasted fish like this! Delicious!”

Li Xinyue chuckled: “I’m glad you liked it. I’ll go catch some more fish next time you’re free, and you can come over and take some home.”

How could that be?

People shouldn’t be too greedy, taking things and then asking for more!

Aunt Zheng was a straightforward person, but she wasn’t greedy. She laughed and thanked Li Xinyue.

Upon returning from the vegetable patch, Qi Xiufang arrived with a smile.

“Xinyue, thanks to you, we had another delicious meal last night!”

“I don’t have much to give you, but our winter melons had a bumper harvest this year. Take this, eat it slowly.”

The winter melon was truly massive, like a pig.

However, she and her child were only two people. With such a large winter melon, wouldn’t it spoil before they could finish it?

She wanted to refuse, but feared Qi Xiufang would think she was ungrateful. Li Xinyue could only awkwardly say thank you.

“Sister-in-law, you’re too kind. Thank you, thank you!”

“Don’t mention it. I have to go to work now. If you run out of vegetables, come over. I still have plenty.”

Li Xinyue nodded repeatedly: “Okay, okay!”

Qi Xiufang left with the winter melon. Auntie Su npeeked inside the house. Since Li Xinyue had told the two families not to visit anymore, she hadn’t dared to come over.

But old habits die hard. She couldn’t help but take a look.

As she was about to go out, a light drizzle started.

Looking at the large winter melon on the ground, she realized it wouldn’t be good to dry it in the rain. Thinking about the few jars of honey, she decided to make some candied winter melon.

But the melon was too big, so she gave up. She would wait for better weather, cut it in half, make candied melon with one half and dry the other to stir-fry with meat.

She went to the backyard to check on the fish pieces drying in the smoke. Returning to the living room, she prepared to continue drawing cards.

But before she could start, Ma Zhen arrived with a package of fabric, holding an umbrella.

Originally, there was supposed to be a celebration for National Day, and Ma Zhen was the busiest during this time.

But due to the major events on September 9th, the celebration was canceled, and the tasks for the upcoming group performance were also canceled.

With nothing to do, Ma Zhen went to see Li Xinyue.

Seeing these fabrics, which were rarely seen, she opened her mouth: “What kind of clothes do you want to make?”

Ma Zhen thought for a moment: “I want to make a skirt. I wear military uniforms every day, and I just really want to wear a skirt.”

People are like that, too much of anything gets boring.

People in the countryside all wanted to wear military uniforms, especially the young girls.

But those who wore military uniforms every day wanted to wear civilian clothes.

Li Xinyue nodded: “Okay, I’ll take your measurements, and then I’ll draw a design for you to see if you like it.”

“That would be great! I’ll just make two outfits, and the rest is yours!”

Ah?

Li Xinyue was embarrassed: “That’s not right, is it?”

Ma Zhen widened her eyes: “Between you and me, what’s right or wrong? Don’t you want it?”

Such good fabric, not only in the seventies, even in the future, it was a good thing!

Li Xinyue laughed: “Okay, okay, I’ll take it.”

Ma Zhen smiled: “That’s right! Sister Xinyue, I don’t have any real friends, only you!”

“In the future, if you have anything good, you have to think of me!”

“I’ll think of you too if I have anything, don’t be polite!”