Chapter 223: Brother, you're overacting

Sister, winning and losing are common in military affairs, oh no, I mean it's not a big deal if you lose.

Lu Xiu Bai is fine when he doesn't speak, but once he talks, you just want to hit him for no reason.

Brother, can't you think of something good for me? I passed the exam and still came first.

Shen Man gave her brother a glance; she's bad at comforting people, so she might as well not try.

Ah? Really?

Lu Xiu Bai first stared, then clapped his hands, making up for his slow reaction—

I said it, my sister is the best!

Shen Man threw a green date, aiming it at him, feigning anger—

Brother, you're overacting.

Hehe.

Lu Xiu Bai reached out, caught the green date in one grab, bit into it, and mumbled:

Congratulations, sister, getting what you wished for; tomorrow I'll host, I'll buy the ingredients, invite the grandparents over for a meal, and we'll celebrate your admission to military medicine.

Shen Man raised her eyebrows, exchanged a glance with her sister-in-law, nodded satisfied, "That's about right."

Alright, everyone wash up and come eat.

Well, the head chef spoke, and the three of them naturally lined up to wash hands......

I made a friend today named Zhou Hongyu; she feels like a righteous, outspoken girl, and she placed third in the exam......

That's the short-haired girl, right? I heard she's straightforward, her professional knowledge is a bit lacking, but her overall quality is good; she excels in stress resistance and teamwork.

You all say she's good, so she must be a nice person; I don't object to you hanging out with someone like her, sister.

I have no objections either.

Jiang Ye silently agreed, saying nothing; at noon he first saw this young lady, mistook her for a gay man, and almost got into a scuffle.

Starting next Monday we'll all join the hospital, beginning as interns for six months; afterward the monthly stipend will be sixteen yuan, and after half a year the evaluation will decide our department and rank.......

Hmm, will you still come home for lunch in the future?

At noon, the hospital has a canteen and a rest room; I suggest you just eat at the hospital canteen and rest in the hospital rest room, sister.

Pei Yan Ting suggested that going back and forth is too troublesome, inconvenient.

Moreover, she also works at the hospital; with her backing, this connection means the hospital staff won't give sister a hard time.

Besides, the hospital has a good atmosphere; pregnant workers actually receive special treatment and extra care.

In their hospital, the numbers of female and male staff are half and half.

Among female coworkers, they even look out for each other and cover shifts.

Like her, since becoming pregnant she hasn't taken a night shift.

Of course, after she gives birth and her body recovers, she'll return to the regular schedule, repaying the favor by covering shifts for others.

People, every family has some matters.

Among coworkers, isn't it just mutual help and lasting affection?

Sister-in-law makes sense; I'll keep eating at the work canteen, so I can bond with coworkers; otherwise always seeking special treatment makes one easy to be sidelined.

Shen Man said that because she was worried the men would overthink.

Sure enough, after she said that, the men's expressions softened and they agreed.

Fine, if you don't like the canteen, just tell me; when you're home I'll whip up a tasty late-night snack.

In short, he's learned many dishes, just to nourish his wife's body.

Okay, let's do that.

Actually this is pretty good; it saves the man from having to go home every day to cook.

Although he enjoys it, she feels a bit guilty seeing him bustle around the stove making her soups.

How can hands that hold guns and command be wasted at the stove?

What a waste!

Let's open a jar of fruit wine tomorrow, make grilled meat, barbecue; the grandparents have been mentioning it before.

Actually, everyone here can see it's Lu Xiu Bai who just wants to eat.

But they all nodded in agreement: 'Fine, let's open a jar of fruit wine and two bottles of white liquor so the grandparents can eat and drink well.'

Brother-in-law, can you make a bucket of cooling tonic tomorrow? I haven't had it in days, I'm craving it.

Sure.

Then I'll also bake two batches of egg cakes tomorrow; I haven't made them in a month and we have none left.

Can you make another batch of cat ears? I want to eat them.

You're demanding too much—first barbecue, then fruit wine, now pushing further, wanting cat ears!

Wife, just tell me if you want to eat or not.

Pei Yan Ting couldn't take that remark, so she glared fiercely at her husband.

Of course, that did nothing to hurt Lu Xiu Bai.

Laughter and chatter filled the small courtyard nonstop; nobody noticed that a small figure was missing from home.

After dinner, Shen Man called for Tangyuan, got no reply, and only then did everyone realize Tangyuan wasn't home.

He probably went to the beach; lately the grandparents have been holding fishing contests there, and Tangyuan has gone a few times, each time coming home full.

The grandparents are spoiling it too much.

Come on, let's also go to the beach for a walk, feel the sea breeze, and play nighttime tide-pooling.

Wait, I'll go home to get a flashlight, so we don't run out of power midway.

You're smart, so go take two more batteries.

I've got it.

Lu Xiu Bai gave a smug smile, then bounced home to fetch the tools.

Judging by that, he often takes his sister-in-law for seaside walks.

I'll go get the tools.

Jiang Ye saw his wife's eager expression and knew he had to go along.

Hardworking and uncomplaining, he set down his bowl and chopsticks; cleaning up later is no problem........

Actually, at this hour, you see people out for a stroll, gathering seafood, keeping kids company in the sand, or just out for a night run—they're all over.

Groups of pregnant women like Shen Man's are also common.

Sometimes they even greet familiar military wives they meet on the road, stop to chat about pregnancy.

Sure enough, Shen Man saw Ye Qinghong and others with prominent bellies.

Manman, you're coming for a walk too?

Manman, I heard you took the military medical exam—how did it go? Did you pass?

Yeah, I passed—I have to report to the hospital next Monday.

Ah, I knew you could do it—congratulations! From now on you're a working military wife, I'm so jealous!

Thank you.

Manman, how hard is the military medical exam? What are the requirements to take it?

Well, it varies from person to person—of course you need a foundation in Chinese medicine and have to memorize several thick books.

Shen Man wasn't lying; the thickness she indicated with her fingertips was enough to dissuade all the inquiring military wives.

Actually, many of them can barely read a few characters; they'd never dare say they could memorize such thick books—not just one, but several!

Upon thinking that, their looks toward Shen Man changed to respect.

Yes, it's respect.

In their view, knowing so many characters and being able to memorize several thick books makes one a cultured person—and a very impressive one at that!

Shen Man didn't explain much—was she urging people to study medicine?

No, that would undoubtedly be harmful.

Aside from those naturally interested in medicine and those who need to learn it for family reasons, she does not recommend it........