Chapter 79

When Jiang Ye returned with the water, he saw his wife squinting her eyes and chatting enthusiastically with an auntie; just as he approached, he heard the auntie wishing them an early birth of a child.

Inexplicably, he felt secretly pleased, walked over with long strides, and thanked her politely:

"Thank you."

"Hey, you're welcome, then I won't disturb you two. Little Shen, if you have time, come to the beach; I'll take you to pick sea cucumbers and pry oysters~"

Auntie Li winked at Little Shen, looking as if she were saying, "Auntie has got you covered."

"Okay, I'll remember that."

Shen Man nodded, in a good mood; she had met a quite cute auntie, and her network had unlocked +1.

Jiang Ye's lips curled slightly; he hoped his wife's health would improve, that she would have a bountiful harvest at the beach, and then he would teach her about seafood that nourishes yin and supplements yang.

"Put it on your stomach to warm it."

Thoughts aside, his wife's physical health was more important right now.

"Oh."

Shen Man placed the warm water bottle against her stomach; it had to be said, it felt much better.

Jiang Ye adjusted his sitting posture, lowered his shoulder, and coaxed her gently:

"Lean on my shoulder and nap for a while, I'll call you when we arrive."

An hour of sailing time; staring blankly was never good, and his wife's physical condition was suitable for a short nap.

"Okay, make sure to call me in advance."

Shen Man was thinking about changing her sanitary pad; although the restroom in the cabin wasn't very clean, it was at least a cubicle, convenient for using the toilet, and she could enter the space at any time to change her pad.

If they reached Haibin City, she really didn't have the courage to face a public toilet, let alone perform a "great transformation" inside one.

"Mm, I've noted it."

Jiang Ye dotingly kissed his wife's forehead; it was the same old saying, in a legitimate relationship, what was wrong with kissing his own wife's forehead?

Shen Man had already figured out her man's temperament; the more she dodged, the more he would advance.

It was better to just let him be affectionate; in public, he still had a sense of propriety.

The interaction between the young couple was sweet and they looked like a perfect match; many men, women, old, and young would sneak a glance before looking away.

Most people smiled knowingly; who hadn't been young and passionate?

The era was better now, and the way young people expressed their love was much more direct than in their day; it was quite good.

A few individuals, such as Ji Xianxian, were high school students who had seen movies; the male leads in movies kissed the female leads just like that.

Indecent?

Movies from the Republican era were much more explosive than this scene.

They were a married couple, and they hadn't made any further intimate moves, just a light touch like a dragonfly skimming the water; as an outsider, what could she say?

Silently looking away, she forced herself not to watch.

Although she, Ji Xianxian, couldn't be considered a completely upright person, her inner moral bottom line regarding propriety, justice, integrity, and shame was still there.

She didn't deny that she was still jealous of that woman who was cared for so meticulously.

But, a military marriage cannot be sabotaged; she had a clear understanding of her own situation.

"Sister Xianxian, look~ that vixen, so shameless~"

Yuan Qingqing's voice was still harsh; even though she lowered it, it was still repulsive.

Ji Xianxian noticed the glance the man shot over, cold and piercing; the killing intent made her feet feel cold.

She had been discovered—oh no, it was that the man had heard Yuan Qingqing's words and was warning them...

"Shut up, don't talk nonsense. If you do this again, we'll break off our friendship, and I won't talk to you anymore."

"I—I know, Sister Xianxian, don't be angry, I won't say it, I'll shut up."

Yuan Qingqing stammered; she met a pair of cold eyes, and the way the other person looked at her was like looking at a dead person, making her scalp tighten instantly!

Jiang Ye really didn't like outsiders speaking ill of his wife; those malicious gazes made him unable to help but feel killing intent.

He recited the Party's ideological tenets many times before barely suppressing the thought in his heart...

"Qingqing?"

Ji Xianxian swallowed with difficulty, not daring to look over there anymore.

Whether it was an instinctive avoidance of danger or self-awareness, she didn't dare to harbor any thoughts about that man anymore!

"Sister Xianxian, let's change cabins."

Yuan Qingqing had never experienced a "death stare" before; her legs went weak, and she was scared to death.

If it weren't for her remaining sanity, she really would have peed herself just now...

It was too terrifying; that man's eyes were fiercer than a wild beast!

She put away her previous envious thoughts and even felt a bit of disdain for her own overestimation of her abilities.

This man was too dangerous; how could she possibly provoke him?

"Okay."

Ji Xianxian also felt guilty and afraid.

The two supported each other and changed cabins, not daring to stay in this one anymore.

Her beauty, which she was so proud of, was completely worthless in front of that man.

She still couldn't help but instinctively envy that flawless woman who was protected and pampered by the man in every way.

How could someone be so lucky?

Jiang Ye withdrew his cold gaze; as his eyes touched his wife's fluffy hair, the coldness faded, and his fingertips picked up a strand of hair, gently twirling it around his finger.

In this small space, the elegant scent of magnolia was pervasive; being so close, it seemed as if he had been stained with this sweet, cloying fragrance.

Jiang Ye toyed with his wife's long hair, thinking that it was a pity that men in this era couldn't keep long hair, so he couldn't cut off a strand to tie into a love knot with his wife's.

But it didn't matter; for the rest of his life, he could always comb his wife's hair, draw her eyebrows, and grow old together.

Perhaps it was because she hadn't slept well last night, but Shen Man dozed off as soon as she closed her eyes, sleeping soundly and dreamlessly.

It wasn't until Brother Jiang Ye called her to wake up that she felt well-rested, her spirit very energetic, her eyes clear; she looked at the situation outside the window and indicated that she wanted to go to the restroom.

"Mm, I'll accompany you."

Jiang Ye helped his wife take off her military overcoat, folded it, and hung it over his arm unhurriedly.

Ready, he escorted his wife to the restroom.

It wasn't that he was overthinking, but in this day and age, you have to cherish your own wife.

If he didn't pay attention to his wife's personal safety, he would deserve a "life sentence without a wife."

Auntie Li watched this scene happily, feeling that the two were truly a perfect match.

By the time Shen Man finished changing her sanitary pad and came out, several minutes had passed.

Girls need more time to use the restroom than men, and a man willing to spend time waiting can't have a bad temper.

"I refilled the water, warm your hands."

In the time he spent waiting, Jiang Ye had finished the warm water in the canteen and refilled it with hot water in the hot water room.

The temperature of the military-green canteen was just right; held in the hand, it wasn't scalding.

"Mm."

Shen Man obediently took the canteen, hung the strap around her neck, and occasionally touched the surface of the canteen to warm her hands.

Although the military industry of this era wasn't advanced enough, the materials used to make military supplies were the best, with absolutely no watered-down components.

"One canteen passed down for three generations" wasn't just talk; it showed how reliable the quality was.

"Woo—"

They had reached the shore; as the anchor dropped, the cabin swayed slightly, then quickly returned to stability...