Huo Jingyuan nodded.

He hadn’t actually thought about this matter before. That morning, on his way to the military canteen, he ran into the political commissar, who asked him how his night of passion had been.

The political commissar, being a married man, saw Huo Jingyuan looking particularly pleased with himself.

Knowing that Huo had finally “broken his fast,” as a seasoned man, he suggested that Huo go to the military hospital to get some medication. Soldiers typically have strong stamina, it was natural for things to last longer when they finally got together.

The Northwest Military Hospital even offered a set of anti-swelling medication.

Wen Ci’s face flushed red again. The military hospital wasn’t far from the family quarters, and if any man bought the medication, it would be obvious to everyone. As a soon-to-be nurse who hadn’t officially started her job yet, she was too embarrassed to even go to work!

The first night after joining the army…

“What’s wrong?” Huo Jingyuan asked.

Wen Ci pouted, “I don’t want to talk to you right now!”

At the dining table, Wen Ci looked at the corn and pork rib soup in her bowl and swallowed hard. Just from the color of the corn, she could tell it was going to be sweet.

She loved sweet corn.

Wen Ci picked up the bowl. The soup had a layer of oil on top, and she took a small sip. It was still a bit hot, so she blew on it gently before taking another sip.

She closed her eyes in contentment.

The soup was absolutely amazing, not greasy at all.

Wen Ci gave Huo Jingyuan a thumbs-up, her eyes curving into a smile as she praised him enthusiastically, “Huo Jingyuan, your cooking skills are so good, you could be a professional chef.”

This was undoubtedly the highest compliment one could give to someone’s cooking.

“Talk less, eat more.”

Huo Jingyuan had personally made the corn and pork rib soup. Not only was the soup delicious, but the ribs and corn were also exceptional. Wen Ci was extremely satisfied with the meal.

Suddenly, Huo Jingyuan remembered something and stared directly at Wen Ci, asking, “Ah Ci, do you want to report to the military hospital next Monday or the Monday after?”

Wen Ci, who was gnawing on a rib, thought carefully after hearing Huo Jingyuan’s question. Today was Wednesday, so next Monday was still four days away, while the Monday after that was eleven days away.

Apart from the TV, there wasn’t much else at home to pass the time. Rather than staying home watching TV, she might as well go to the hospital to work and kill time.

Wen Ci said, “Next Monday.”

“But…” Huo Jingyuan regretted his words as soon as he said “next Monday.” He paused, his expression serious, and asked, “Will your injury heal in four days?”

Wen Ci: “…”

It was just swelling! Not some serious illness.

With her physical condition, it would take at most two days for the swelling to go down, let alone four.

Wen Ci decided to ignore him and focus on her meal.

Half an hour later, Wen Ci finished her meal and rubbed her soft belly. “That was such a satisfying meal.”

“I’ll go wash the dishes,” Huo Jingyuan offered proactively.

Wen Ci didn’t refuse. After all, he had been so diligent last night.

By the time they finished eating, it was already past three in the afternoon. Wen Ci, having just eaten, didn’t feel like lying down, so she grabbed a couple of sofa cushions to lean against.

She watched Huo Jingyuan’s figure in the kitchen as he washed the dishes.

Wen Ci’s lips curled into a smile. Life was good.

There weren’t many dishes to wash, and Huo Jingyuan worked quickly. After cleaning the dishes, he dried his hands with a clean towel.

He walked unhurriedly over to Wen Ci, stopped in front of her, and bent down slightly to pick her up in a princess carry.

Wen Ci’s eyes widened. “What are you doing?”

Through her thin silk pajamas, she could feel the heat of Huo Jingyuan’s large palm. She swallowed nervously, “Huo Jingyuan, you wouldn’t be that beastly, would you?”

“What’s going on in your head?”

Huo Jingyuan looked down at Wen Ci in his arms and couldn’t help but laugh.