Chapter 104: No matter what you become, I accept you

Shen Man was distracted, her mind full of what the man wanted to say.

The result of being distracted was that, while eating hairtail, she didn't notice and swallowed a bone.

"Ah, it hurts!"

The bone lodged in her throat, inexplicably causing fear, making her afraid.

"Don't speak."

Jiang Ye immediately put down his bowl and chopsticks, extended his left palm, pinched it on his wife's cheek, forcing her to open her mouth, "ah~"

"Open your mouth, let me have a look."

Shen Man instinctively cooperated, feeling physically uncomfortable, tears welled up in her eye sockets.

Her neat white teeth were slightly open, the pink tip of her tongue pressed against her lower teeth, no blood on her tongue.

Jiang Ye withdrew his gaze, looked away, and said calmly:

"Don't swallow your saliva, I'll go get vinegar from the kitchen."

This is the old method; the mess hall staff treat soldiers with fish bones stuck in their throats this way as well.

Shen Man dared not swallow her saliva, nor speak; her throat hurt, so she could only nod to show she was obedient.

Soon, the man returned with a bottle of white vinegar, opened it, and poured half a cup into a glass.

Shen Man took a deep breath and gulped it down in one go!

"Swallow slowly, don't rush. Take another bite of rice, yes, just like that."

Under Jiang Ye's careful guidance, Shen Man overcame her fear, followed the instructions, swallowed two mouthfuls of rice, then tentatively swallowed her saliva...

"All better, no longer painful."

The spot where it was stuck no longer had a sharp fish bone.

"Good, eat the pork tenderloin; next time I won't give you hairtail."

Jiang Ye's eyelashes fluttered, his worried mood finally calmed down.

It was his miscalculation; he shouldn't have served hairtail with so many bones.

"That's not necessary either; just now I was distracted, it's my fault..."

The remaining words, Shen Man couldn't get them out.

Because, the man's gaze was dangerous.

Like a tiger and wolf flashing with eerie light in the night...

"Eat, we'll talk after the meal; I won't be distracted anymore!"

Shen Man drank a cup of vinegar, her lips and teeth filled with a sour sensation.

She dared not provoke him, quickly diverting his attention.

Jiang Ye gave no reply, remained silent, merely withdrew his gaze, frightening his wife.

Over the next several minutes, neither spoke; Shen Man was no longer choked, because the hairtail had truly been taken away!

Both meat and bones were crushed by the man and swallowed into his stomach!

Shen Man didn't know whether to praise his strong teeth or commend him for avenging her.

In short, "burp."

She was stuffed from eating!

"In one week, the Navy Battleship Fleet will recruit personnel, selecting a batch from the existing troops for oceangoing secret training.

The training period may be one week, maybe half a month, maybe a month; the return date is undecided."

Jiang Ye, while clearing the bowls and chopsticks, spoke of this matter in a gentle tone.

To him, this is an opportunity.

But he worries, when he's not at home, how will his wife manage her livelihood?

Moreover, being apart for so long, he can't bear to part from his wife.

"This is a good thing; I support you signing up to participate!"

After hearing it, Shen Man firmly supported the man's participation.

In her heart, although she hates to see the man leave home for so long, she cannot selfishly tie him to her side.

He treats her so well, respects her, provides her with favorable living conditions, teaches her how to survive, supports her studying medicine, taking the military medical exam...

All his kindness, she sees in her eyes and keeps in her heart.

He does not bind her to be a dodder vine.

She will not bind him to be a tamed eagle.

He has her in his heart, thinks of her, misses her; that is enough.

"But this period is long; I worry about you being alone at home..."

Jiang Ye, hearing his wife's support, felt indescribable emotions.

There was pride and satisfaction, as well as a lingering concern.

Love, unaware of how it began, yet deeply devoted.

Their gazes met and intertwined, the air filled with a sweet fragrance.

Shen Man could not withstand his deep affectionate gaze; in this moment easily lost in passion, she mustered courage and whispered softly:

"Jiang Ye older brother, I'm not some naive little girl ignorant of the world; I'm not as pure and flawless, as innocent and harmless as you imagine, the kind of little girl who cries at the slightest trouble."

"Mm, I know."

The man chuckled lightly, his gaze still fixed intently on his wife.

He did not, because of her words, develop any other thoughts about his wife.

If his wife merely wanted him to see her true self clearly, he has seen it.

I want to tell you, to survive, I will use every means, exploiting anyone around me who can be used.

Shen Man continued, speaking frankly while also revealing her sharp edges, telling the man that she harbors desires and ambitions and is certainly no puppet to be pushed around.

Jiang Ye's gaze darkened, his eyes burning as he stared at his own wife who had bared her fangs, unable to help but praise:

This is good, you did well.

No matter what you become, I will accept you.

So, whenever you want, you can use me, step on me; as long as you're willing, I will gladly be at your disposal.

I have only one bottom line: the motherland, and I will not trample on it.

This uniform gives him a foothold and livelihood, giving him dignity and hope.

Lust clouds judgment, but one must not cross this red line.

Hmm, without a country there is no home; since I chose to marry you and become a military wife, I still have this awareness.

Shen Man nodded solemnly; this is the bottom line of being Chinese, a red line no Chinese person may cross!

Jiang Ye, my older brother, I can take care of myself; I'm in the family quarters, I've made a few military wife friends, plus Wangjie, plus my sister-in-law and grandfather are by my side.

So don't, just because you're thinking of me and worrying about me, give up such a great chance to advance.

Love is about fulfilling each other, helping each other grow into better selves.

Rather than demanding that the other lower their standards for you, grudgingly comply, and sacrifice the bigger picture.

Jiang Ye's stern face darkened for a moment; just as Shen Man thought she had messed up, he reached out and gently pinched her cheek, saying, 'All right, listen to Madam Jiang.'

There's still a week; once you're healed, we'll make the most of our time......

Huh?

In short, you and Tangyuan wait for me at home.

Okay.

Then, if I work hard, when I come back, won't there be an extra person welcoming me home?

Well, this.......

Shen Man caught the man's hidden meaning, couldn't help but follow his gaze and glance at her own flat belly.

Pregnant with a child?

She, she doesn't reject it.

Whether a boy or a girl, both are fine.

Their child will surely grow up in a loving environment and will never repeat the past mistakes!

Oh right, his older brother,

His older brother will be thrilled to hear this news; he'll probably discuss it with his sister-in-law tonight.

Oh oh, his sister-in-law will surely be just like me and won't stop his older brother.

Perhaps.