Chapter 55 : This is good

The person who spoke was the regiment commander, Cao Zhifang. He wasn’t as tall as Shen He, but his skills made it clear that he was no ordinary man.

Su Ranran quickly understood that they had come to help her family move furniture.

Realizing this, she hurriedly said to the men, “Thank you for your hard work. Please come in.”

Hearing her soft voice, the men were momentarily stunned. But they couldn’t be blamed. With such a beautiful woman standing in front of them, who wouldn’t be taken aback?

They were used to seeing rugged men in the army, and it wasn’t easy for their wives to follow them. Their wives were often weathered by the sea breeze.

Seeing such a fair and beautiful woman with red lips and white teeth, how could any man resist?

“You’re welcome, sister-in-law,” Fang Libin was the first to recover and quickly looked away.

Didn’t they see that the deputy commander’s eyes were already starting to glare at them?

The others also snapped out of their daze. Noticing Shen He’s unamused expression, they dared not look at Su Ranran directly.

The men were all top soldiers, each one strong and capable.

They carried the furniture easily, as if it were nothing.

After they finished unloading, Su Ranran went to the kitchen to check the bag her mother-in-law had packed for them.

She wanted to see if there were any local specialties so she could take some back later.

When she went through it, she was surprised to find not only various dried goods, but also mushroom sauce made by Pan Shuifang.

Su Ranran had tasted this mushroom sauce before, it was fresh and spicy, perfect with rice.

It seemed that Shen He had given some of it to others before, as the mushroom sauce was packed into small bottles, making it convenient for gifting. Of course, the bottles were in all sorts of shapes, which suggested they had been saved for a long time.

The Shen family were meticulous about cleanliness, and the bottles were all thoroughly washed and gleaming. The mushroom sauce, with its red oil, looked very tempting.

Since her mother-in-law had already prepared it, Su Ranran didn’t think twice and took out all the mushroom sauce from the bag.

There were other items in the bag, but those could only be dealt with after the furniture was set up.

The men were clearly experienced soldiers, they moved and installed the furniture quickly and efficiently.

Before long, the once empty house was filled with various pieces of furniture. From sofas, beds, and cabinets to stools, dining tables, and cupboards, everything was in place.

The house was practically functional, needing only a few final touches.

Once the furniture was in place, the men didn’t linger.

After all, they had just moved in and still had much to do, so it wouldn’t be right to disturb them.

When she saw they were about to leave, Su Ranran quickly grabbed the mushroom sauce her mother-in-law had prepared.

“Thank you for your hard work, everyone. This is the mushroom sauce made by my mother-in-law. Take it back and try it.”

The men, already eager for the mushroom sauce made by Shen He’s mother, were now being handed some by the beautiful woman herself. How could they refuse?

They pretended to decline a few times, but in the end, they accepted the bottles of mushroom sauce.

“We just moved in. When you have a few days off, you can bring your wives and children over for a meal.”

It was common in the family compound for new members to host a meal. After hearing this, the men happily agreed and said they’d come when the time came.

Shen He, standing to the side, watched as she, the hostess, helped him maintain relationships with his comrades. His heart seemed to fill with something. This was something he had never dared to hope for in the past.

And this time, not only did she take the initiative to do it, but she also did it better than he had imagined.

Although Shen He knew that with his abilities, he didn’t need to maintain relationships in this way, her thoughtfulness towards him made him feel deeply relieved.

After seeing off all the people who came to help, only the two of them remained in the yard.

Su Ranran turned around and met the man’s gaze, which seemed unusually intense.

Although he didn’t say anything, his grateful and satisfied eyes made Su Ranran feel a twinge of guilt. After a pause, she walked toward him.

She stopped just half a step in front of him, her expression serious and apologetic.

“I’m sorry, as a wife, I was negligent in the past. In the future, I will learn how to be a good wife.”

Su Ranran knew that she wasn’t a particularly clever person, even a little slow at times. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have lived such a messy and awkward life in her previous life.

Even after her rebirth, there were still many things she did wrong. But she was grateful for the chance to start over, and she was willing to learn, grow, and catch up with his pace.

Shen He was taken aback by her serious expression and words, which sounded like a vow.

But after the shock, he couldn’t help but feel a wave of distress. What had she gone through in her dream?

“Ranran, this is good, you don’t need to change for me.”

For Shen He, what he liked was always her, the person, not what she could do for him.

If he needed help, he wouldn’t have gone through so much effort to marry her and even given up the chance to be promoted to head of the group.

Hearing this, Su Ranran’s eyes became a little teary.

What virtue did she have to receive his favor?

“Thank you.”

It was unclear whether she was thanking him or the mysterious force that had sent her back to the past.

Though he had said she didn’t need to change, didn’t that also mean she should cherish him, since he had cherished her so much?

The couple had their own thoughts, but both were in agreement about wanting to cherish one another.

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After the furniture was settled, Shen He went outside to fetch water.

When he returned with a bucket of water, Su Ranran didn’t remain idle. She found a rag and began wiping down the furniture in the room.

Luckily, the furniture wasn’t too dirty, and a quick wipe was enough to clean it.

Afterward, Su Ranran opened their luggage on the stool, took out the clothes inside, and hung them in the closet one by one.

The closet wasn’t large, and the style was quite old. The left side had two doors, divided into an upper and lower section, while the door on the right was longer. Fortunately, they didn’t have many clothes, so after putting everything away, the closet still had some empty space.

Looking at the dress hanging next to the military uniform in the long section of the closet, Su Ranran’s heart started to race again.

At the Shen family’s home, though they had lived like an ordinary couple, each still had their own closet, and they managed without getting in each other’s way.

Now, she was in charge of the closet. She placed all the clothes that could be folded in the upper left section and hung those that couldn’t be folded in the long closet.

Looking at the closet that no longer had clear divisions, Su Ranran felt an indescribable satisfaction.

“Ranran, the hot water is ready.”

At that moment, Shen He’s voice came from the door.

When Su Ranran saw the tall figure in military uniform standing at the door, her face immediately flushed.

Had he seen her grinning at the closet just now?

Shen He’s expression was calm, but his eyes were so gentle they made her want to lose herself in them and never wake up.

“Mm, I’ll be there soon,” she replied.