Chapter 195: Those who didn't know thought you had gone to some mountain valley to mine ore as a laborer

Here, after leaving Junqu Jiayuan, Ji Xianxian was somewhat absent-minded.

Sitting in the back seat of her husband's car, she curiously asked:

"Brother Zhou Yan, why did you retire from the military back then?"

"The mission failed, we lost many brothers, and I was seriously injured, so it was inconvenient to stay in the troops; I left the troops and found a livelihood."

Zhou Yan did not hide anything from his wife; he merely concealed the inconvenient details.

"Is that so, Elder Brother Mo also left for the same reason?"

After hearing that, Ji Xianxian's eyes flickered with a hint of regret.

If her husband hadn't been seriously injured, perhaps he wouldn't have needed to leave the troops; today she would also be a military wife in Jiashuyuan, and her living standards and conditions would surely be better than now.

"Mm, yes, but we have no regrets, after all we survived, relying on our own skills to make a living, without disgrace."

Zhou Yan's tone was full of gratitude, without a trace of resentment.

Being alive, being able to drink and talk with good brothers, being able to marry the woman he likes—he felt his life was worthwhile.

He also thought about exerting more effort at night, trying harder to get his wife pregnant, so that their future child could grow up alongside Jiang Ye's children, continuing their fathers' brotherly bond.

"Mm-hmm."

Ji Xianxian answered perfunctorily, pressing her face against the man's broad back, her eyes flickering.

If she hadn't witnessed Shen Man's lifestyle, she might have resigned herself to an ordinary life.

But having seen it, comparison is inevitable.

The more she compared, the more unwillingness arose in her heart.

She clearly knew that this was wrong.

But the sprouting jealousy was not something she could control......

Zhou Yan didn't notice any of this.

He thought his wife was concerned about his past, and felt warm inside.

Over the next few days, Jiang Ye led Tangyuan, with Tangyuan showing the way, taking a hundred-strong squad to scout and search for the mine shaft.

More than eighty li outside the Military Region, after crossing mountains and ridges, they found the entrance to the mine shaft.

It was very narrow, only allowing a petite cat like Tangyuan to pass through.

But this did not stump Jiang Ye and his team.

They manually prepared several packs of explosives, blasted a few spots, and forcibly blasted open the entrance to the cavern.

Having completed its task, Tangyuan acted like a component, obediently lying on the boss's shoulder, waiting for the boss to feed it dried fish.

Others saw the adorable little cat on Jiang Tuan's shoulder, suppressed their smiles, and all got down to work.

They were the vanguard team, confirming the mine shaft's location and marking the spot.

As for the precision of the mine shaft, it can be said that the little cat raised by Jiang Tuan's family was the greatest contributor!

Tangyuan led the way, busy for several days, and according to the owner's instructions, pointed out all the discovered mine shafts to the boss.

What selfish motives could a cat have? It is an invincible lucky cat, turning over all the discovered mine shafts to the state!

As for what others think, it believes the boss and the owner will protect it well.

In fact, the soldiers of this squad didn't think too much about it.

Long before, Lieutenant Colonel Lu Xiu Bai's special physique made them accustomed; upon seeing Jiang Tuan's wife's cat having this ability, they were not surprised and had strong acceptance.

Moreover, they consciously protected the little cat and would not speak carelessly.

Before coming to carry out the mission, they also signed a confidentiality agreement, which they would absolutely not violate!

When the telegrams sent the good news back to the Military Region base one by one, the Military Region leaders all exclaimed in amazement.

They merely had a tentative attitude, never expecting that this little cat Tangyuan would give them such a great surprise!

Dig!

We must absolutely protect the mine shaft and dig!

These are all resources that can make great progress for the nation's future!

As a great contributor, Tangyuan, after communication with the Military Region's high command, was awarded a bonus of two hundred yuan, a third-class merit medal, and a box of military canned meat.

As the first cat to receive a third-class merit, Tangyuan, within that small circle, was unrivaled for a time.

When Jiang Ye carried a box of canned meat home, the weather was hot, late June to early July; walking all the way home, his back became soaked with sweat.

Tangyuan also panted from the heat, stuck out its tongue, wanting to get home quickly, to hide in a cool spot to escape the heat.

Shen Man basically never goes out, wearing only short-sleeved dresses whose hems fall below the knees, revealing a section of fair, slender calves.

At this time, her pregnant belly was already quite obvious, her abdomen protruding; however, from behind it wasn't visible, only when viewed from the front could the outline be seen.

"Meow."

"Owner, I'm home."

"Wife, we're back."

Jiang Ye pushed open the half-closed courtyard gate; the Tangyuan on his shoulder leapt onto the cat climbing frame in the courtyard, darted away in a flash, and hid in the cool corner of the wall, disappearing from sight.

"It's so hot, quickly drink some cool tea; look, your clothes are all wet."

Shen Man turned her head and saw the man had gotten a bit darker, his skin shifting from wheat-colored to soy-sauce-colored, which made her want to laugh.

The ultraviolet rays on this Sea Island are truly fierce.

Fortunately she stays at home, often drinking Spiritual Liquid, so her skin hasn't changed much.

If she were to get tanned, she herself couldn't accept it.

Jiang Ye had sweat on him, and did not immediately go to embrace his wife.

But his gaze never left his wife.

Seeing his wife staring at his face, he could roughly guess what she was thinking.

Helplessly, with a hint of indulgence, "Just laugh if you want to."

"Pfft."

Shen Man gave a mischievous laugh and teased:

"Those who don't know would think you went to some mountain ditch to mine ore as a laborer."

Jiang Ye rubbed the stubble on his chin, while pouring water, nodding in agreement.

"Mm, that makes sense; there's nothing wrong with that."

"That's exactly it—go prospect for minerals, blast them, dig them out."

"Gurgle-gurgle."

After drinking a pot of cool tea, his whole body felt relaxed.

"Right, Tangyuan rendered great service this time; after discussion, the leaders awarded it a Third Class Merit Medal, plus a cash bonus of two hundred yuan and a box of canned meat."

"Here, I think Tangyuan also wants to hand over the bonus for you to keep."

Jiang Ye took out the bonus from his chest and handed it to his wife.

As for the medal, it's already been placed around Tangyuan's neck; looking at the little guy, it's clear he's quite used to it—probably couldn't even think of taking it off for a while.

"Wow, our Tangyuan is awesome!"

Shen Man was overjoyed, her heart and eyes filled with how awesome Tangyuan was.

Third Class Merit Medal!

Awarded to Tangyuan!

The Military Region leaders are truly open-minded; they didn't overlook its contribution just because Tangyuan is a cat.

"Meow."

"Master, that's what I caught hunting; I'm giving it all to you."

Tangyuan hid in a cool spot, appropriately responding to the master's praise.

These days, canned meat is almost exclusively supplied to the troops.

A box contains sixteen cans, each about five hundred grams.

Tangyuan suddenly received a whole box—this honor is extremely rare.

"I'll take a shower and change clothes first; otherwise I'll be all sweaty and might smell bad on you. Think about what you want for dinner—I'll come out and make it later."

Although Jiang Ye couldn't understand cat language, through Tangyuan's behavior he could roughly guess that Tangyuan was responding to his wife.

Not disturbing the person and cat's catching up, he disliked his own dirt, gave a brief explanation, then went back inside to look for clean clothes......

After he left, the person and cat reached an understanding; the next second, Tangyuan entered the space and began its leisurely lounging time.