My Wife Spoils Me Too Much

by Usui Takumii

Not mine, pandapama.

3. 21 to 30

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After Ji Yan left, there were only Tang Tang and Xiao Zhuo left in the house. Not only was Xiao Zhuo not used to Ji Yan's disappearance, even Tang Tang felt the same. Even though she had only interacted with him for a couple of days, she missed him in her heart.

Tang Tang believed that the reason she missed him was that Ji Yan treated her really well. Since she was young, no one has treated her so well before, except for her wet nurse. Tang Tang's lips lifted as she touched her new phone.

She had seen this phone before. It was the same phone as the male lead in the TV drama. Tang Tang knew without asking that the phone must have been expensive. So she was using it very gently and cautiously as she was afraid of breaking it.

Seeing his silly mummy smiling at the phone, Ji Xiao Zhuo walked closer to her with his short legs and pulled on her trousers, "Mummy, what's up?"

When Tang Tang focused again, she felt her cheeks warm up. She answered, "Nothing. Mummy was just figuring out how to use the phone."

Ji Xiao Zhuo quickly understood, "You don't know how to use a phone, mummy?" Since she couldn't even use a tablet, Xiao Zhuo assumed that Tang Tang definitely didn't know how to use a mobile either. Ji Xiao Zhuo suddenly felt worried. Mummy was too stupid. What would happen if she wasn't with him? It was very worrisome.

Honestly, Tang Tang really didn't know how to use a phone. It was too complicated for her. She didn't even know where to begin.

Seeing Tang Tang's reaction, Ji Xiao Zhuo's manner changed to a little master. With his hands behind his back, Xiao Zhuo strode to the sofa like a little boss. Then he waved at Tang Tang and commanded, "Bring it over here. I'll teach you."

Tang Tang responded to the command and went to the little master as instructed.

Ji Xiao Zhuo copied his nursery's teacher manner of speech and said, "I'm going to explain it now, so you need to listen carefully, okay? Ask if you don't understand."

Tang Tang nodded obediently.

Teacher Ji was satisfied. He switched on the phone and started explaining to Tang Tang, "This button is for calling people, you just need to press it, and then you can speak."

Tang Tang carefully remembered his teachings.

"This is WeChat. It's the same as the one on my tablet. You can use it to speak to daddy or do a video call."

"Ah, I know this one. So a phone can use it as well."

After explaining how to make a call and how to use WeChat, teacher Ji's lesson ended because that was all he knew. These two things were specifically taught to him by Ji Yan to make it easier for him to contact him. As for the other functions, Ji Yan did not teach Xiao Zhuo how to use them, and neither did he plan to teach them.

When the lesson was over, what followed next was naturally practicing. Since they had nothing to do, the pair just sat on the sofa and called each other.

It was actually easy to learn. After practicing a few times, Tang Tang had learned it. Impatiently, she wanted to learn how to video call on WeChat next because she had secretly watched Ji Yan and Ji Xiao Zhuo do it before and got very interested in it.

The little one diligently taught Tang Tang before becoming her practice partner. They sat opposite each other and chatted. One of them was using a phone, while the other was using a tablet.

"Mummy, mummy, it's Bao Bao!"

"Bao Bao, Bao Bao, it's Mummy."

After the greetings were done, Ji Xiao Zhuo cleared his throat and earnestly asked, "Mummy, is there anything you want to say to me? You can tell me now~"

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Tang Tang was momentarily at a loss. She didn't know what to say. But when she saw the little one's chubby cheeks on her phone, Tang Tang thought he was really cute and started to speak sweetly, "Bao Bao, you are super handsome and the cutest.

Ji Xiao Zhuo didn't expect to receive such a sweet attack. His little face became red. Even though he usually behaved seriously, Xiao Zhuo started to praise Tang Tang, "Mummy, mummy, you are the prettiest. The most beautiful."

"Haha…" Tang Tang became bashful from the praise. That was not the truth. She touched her face and said embarrassedly, "Mummy is very ugly. I'm not pretty at all."

Ji Xiao Zhuo didn't agree, "Who said so! My mummy is the most beautiful!" Ji Xiao Zhuo truly thought his mummy was beautiful. In a child's view, nothing and no one was more beautiful than their mother.

Even though she knew the child's words were not reliable, Tang Tang still felt sweet inside. It was great to be called beautiful by a man. Although the said 'man' was just three and a half years old.

But no matter how many flattering words were said, it would not change the fact that she was ugly. It would be great if she could really become beautiful, then she wouldn't be an embarrassment for Bao Bao and Ji Yan. Tang Tang felt anxious when she thought about living with Ji Yan at the military housing because all his comrades would be able to see her appearance, and Bao Bao's daddy would surely lose face. It was certain that all men wanted their wives to be beautiful so they would gain face. But with her, she was just an embarrassment.

"Ai, aaa," Tang Tang sighed. She was no longer in the mood to practice using her phone anymore and became depressed.

Ji Xiao Zhuo walked up to Tang Tang and sat in front while holding her face in his hands. He asked, "What's wrong, mummy? Why do you look unhappy?"

Tang Tang rubbed his chubby cheeks and asked a child who was not even four an unbelievable question, "Bao Bao, what do you think mummy should do to become pretty?"

Our little friend, Ji Xiao Zhuo, who had strong survival instincts despite his young age, answered, "Mummy, you're already very pretty."

Tang Tang was speechless and changed her way of questioning, "Then what do you think mummy should do to become even prettier?"

Even though this question was out of his abilities, Ji Xiao Zhuo thought hard about it as he covered his head with his hands.

After thinking for some time, the little one's eyes brightened and said, "I know, mummy. You can buy lipstick. Red lips are very pretty. My classmates' mother all have red lips, even my teacher has red lips. They all said it was makeup and that all women like makeup."

Naturally, Tang Tang knew what makeup was, but with her current appearance, some lipstick wouldn't solve her problem. Her major issue now was to gain some to stop looking look like a skeleton. Anything else can be discussed later on.

But she ate well every day, she ate till she was very full at every meal. Why hadn't she gained any weight? There was a weighing machine in her room. She could see her weight instantly after stepping on it. Once she learned the numbers and understood what they meant, Tang Tang loved the machine, so she would weigh herself every day. Unfortunately, she had not gained any weight even after so much time!

She was very disappointed.

Tang Tang enviously touched Ji Xiao Zhuo's chubby body and asked for advice, "Bao Bao, what do you think mummy should do to become chubby like you?"

Ji Xiao Zhuo lowered his head to look at his belly, and then he looked at Tang Tang's thin body. He asked with surprise, "So you want to be plump like me, mummy?"

"Mmmm…" Tang Tang put two fingers together that were slightly apart and replied, "Mummy wants to gain a little bit of weight." Not too much.

Ji Xiao Zhuo had a flash of understanding. He finally understood his mummy's wish. Xiao Zhuo immediately felt the problem was too easy to solve. He may not know how to lose weight, but how to gain weight was his area of expertise.

Ji Xiao Zhuo raised his hands excitedly, "Mummy, I know how to gain weight!"

"Oh? Tell me."

"Mummy, you just need to keep eating all the time!"

"Mummy is aware of this idea as well, and I have eaten a lot at every meal, but I haven't gained any weight."

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Ji Xiao Zhuo patted his leg and looked at Tang Tang impatiently, "Silly mummy. How can you gain weight by eating rice? Also, you eat less than me during each meal. You need to eat food that will make you gain weight quickly."

"Gain weight quickly?" Tang Tang quickly asked for advice from teacher Ji, "Tell mummy what to eat to gain weight quickly."

Brimming with confidence, Ji Xiao Zhuo answered, "Mummy, you just need to eat those foods that daddy don't let me eat because all those make people gain weight!"

Tang Tang was speechless, but it sounded rather reasonable.

Ji Xiao Zhuo started to list the things he wasn't supposed to eat, "Daddy doesn't let me eat fried chicken, chocolate, cake, crisps, and …"

"Stop! Stop! Stop!" When Tang Tang saw he could list endlessly, she quickly stopped him, "Mummy knows now. You don't need to list anymore."

Ji Xiao Zhuo blinked cutely before pulling on Tang Tang's hand, "Mummy, let's go to the supermarket to buy them. Then you can become plump like me."

Tang Tang had a feeling that he wasn't being so proactive because of her but rather because he wanted to eat those foods.

Tang Tang's gut feeling was right on the spot.

Even though Ji Xiao Zhuo had his motives, Tang Tang still thought that what he said was reasonable because she saw on dramas that when the female lead was dieting, she didn't dare to eat chocolate. She mentioned something about it being high in calories. Tang Tang didn't know what calories were. But she could guess those foods would make people gain weight quickly, and that was why Ji Yan didn't let Xiao Zhuo eat them.

Then maybe she should go and buy some to eat since she might actually gain some weight.

The lure of becoming beautiful was too strong, and because of that, Tang Tang ended up taking Xiao Zhuo to the supermarket.

Ji Xiao Zhuo thought that he was in heaven as he happily pointed at the different snacks without any worry. Tang Tang was getting dizzy from all the brands the little one mentioned.

When Tang Tang looked at the prices, she found out that these snacks were quite expensive. Especially the chocolate, one box of chocolate was about the same price as the meat she would use to cook a few meals.

Tang Tang was reluctant. All the money she was spending now was Bao Bao's daddy's hard-earned money. She was already provided with the necessities. It wouldn't be good to waste money on snacks.

Seeing Tang Tang's hesitation, Ji Xiao Zhuo looked at the tasty snacks and swallowed. He pulled on Tang Tang's trousers and said, "Don't you want to gain weight, mummy? Don't you want to become beautiful? You can become very pretty after eating these!"

Ji Xiao Zhuo probably didn't know that he sounded like a kidnapper sweet-talking to a kid.

There was a young mother nearby who was also getting snacks for her child. The young mother chuckled when she heard Tang Tang and Xiao Zhuo's conversation. She has seen many mothers deceive their children, but this was her first time seeing a child deceiving his mother. It was very amusing.

Tang Tang and Ji Xiao Zhuo didn't know they were being laughed at. Xiao Zhuo was totally focused on persuading his mummy to buy the snacks while Tang Tang was undecided between being pretty and being frugal.

Seeing his snacks may leave, Ji Xiao Zhuo hugged Tang Tang's leg and sincerely carried on convincing her without guilt, "Mummy, if you become more pretty, I will love you more, and … and … daddy will love you more as well~" The heartless child used his father just for some food.

Without saying, the little one's tactic was very useful. Tang Tang clenched her teeth before saying, "Alright. Mummy will buy them."

Ji Xiao Zhuo's lips lifted up, but he controlled himself, and a second later, his expression had returned to normal.

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Every time Tang Tang selected a snack, she felt her heart bleeding. Tang Tang felt like she had wronged Ji Yan. In the end, she couldn't handle her guilty conscience and opened WeChat on her phone to confess her sin.

Later that night, when Ji Yan opened WeChat, he was surprised that he received a voice message from Tang Tang.

The only reason why Ji Yan and Tang Tang had added each other on WeChat was due to Ji Xiao Zhuo, who helped Tang Tang add Ji Yan, but they have never talked to each other on WeChat before. To be accurate, they have never contacted each other by phone either, so when Ji Yan saw Tang Tang message him for the first time, he thought something must have happened.

He hurriedly clicked on the voice message and heard Tang Tang's clear but guilty voice, "Husband, I bought many, many snacks today and spent a lot of money. I'm sorry. It will never happen again."

After listening to the message a few times, Ji Yan was assured that nothing significant had happened. It was just spending some money to buy snacks, but Tang Tang sounded so guilty like she had committed a crime. Ji Yan really didn't know how to react.

What does she actually think about him in her heart? Did he look like a man who wouldn't even let his wife buy a few snacks? He didn't behave like he was so stingy, right? In the past, Tang Tang's monthly spending was much higher than now, so the money she used to get some snacks was really not that much.

After thinking for a while, Ji Yan replied to Tang Tang, "Don't worry, just buy them if you want. Let me know if you don't have enough money so I can give you more."

Once the message was sent, Ji Yan felt shocked that he would actually say something like that to her. It sounded like a conversation between a real husband and wife. It was a bit strange for this to happen because this had never occurred in the past before.

It seemed like he was unconsciously treating her more gently.

Ji Yan's reply arrived when Tang Tang was on the bed battling with Xiao Zhuo.

The two of them were sitting cross-legged on the bed as they faced each other with a pile of high-calorie snacks in the middle.

"Bao Bao, you can't eat these. When daddy left, he said you can't gain any more weight," It was Tang Tang's first time to speak to Ji Xiao Zhuo in such a solemn tone.

Ji Xiao Zhuo bit his fingers pitifully, "Mummy, I'll just eat a little bit. It won't affect anything."

Tang Tang couldn't bear to see him looking so miserable. She really wanted to give him some, but she didn't want to go against Ji Yan's words either. Ji Yan had specifically told her not to let Xiao Zhuo eat these snacks, especially at night, so how could she give him any?

Um, this was her fault. She shouldn't have got the snacks out in front of him. Next time, she will eat them secretly. However, lately, the little one was always with her. He was never more than a step away from her, so she didn't have time to eat the snacks secretly.

Tang Tang was starting to get a headache. At that moment, her phone rang. It was a message notification from WeChat. She quickly opened the app and saw the message was from Ji Yan. Not only did he not blame her for spending money recklessly, he even said to ask him for more if she didn't have enough!

Heavens; her husband was too good!

Tang Tang smiled so widely that her brows arched as if they were smiling too.

Ji Xiao Zhuo stretched his head to take a glance at her phone. He saw it was a message from daddy, so he quickly asked, "What did daddy say?"

Tang Tang pinched his nose and replied, "Daddy didn't reprimand me for buying snacks. He even said to ask him for more money if I don't have enough."

"Ah," Ji Xiao Zhuo exclaimed. He became upset and said, "Why can you buy snacks while I can't eat any? Daddy is being unfair!"

"Daddy is not being unfair. It's for your own good. Mummy is too thin, so I need to eat more. On the other side, you can't gain any more weight; otherwise, you won't be handsome anymore."

Ji Xiao Zhuo flattened his lips and complained, " Didn't you say I was handsome? That you love me? So you think I won't be handsome anymore if I gain weight? Mummy, you can't be like that."

The little one looked like he had been wronged, and Tang Tang couldn't bear for him to look like that. She hugged him and said, "Of course not. Mummy will always love you. You'll always be handsome!"

When Xiao Zhuo heard this, he pulled on Tang Tang's clothing, "Then why won't you let me eat snacks?"

Tang Tang froze. She felt like she had fallen into his trap.

On one hand, there was a teary-eyed child, and on the other, it was her husband's instructions, which made her feel conflicted. In the end, she really didn't know what to do, so she could only ask for help from her husband, who was miles away.

"Let's ask daddy, ok?"

Before the little one could respond, Tang Tang swiftly sent Ji Yan a voice message, "Husband, Bao Bao wants to eat some snacks. Can I give him some?"

When Ji Yan heard the message, he could pretty much guess the situation. Ji Xiao Zhuo was definitely acting spoiled and shamelessly asking for snacks, and with Tang Tang's current personality, she most likely couldn't win against Ji Xiao Zhuo.

Ji Yan simply sent a video call request.

Tang Tang's heart skipped a beat from shock. When she saw it was really a video call request, Tang Tang swiftly let Ji Xiao Zhuo see the phone, "Look, Bao Bao, daddy's going to do a video call!"

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Ji Xiao Zhuo instantly laid down on the bed and pretended to be dead.

Tang Tang pulled the little one while accepting the video call. Ji Yan's face appeared on the screen. Words wouldn't come out of Tang Tang's mouth, "Hus .. husband."

"Where is Ji Xiao Zhuo?"

Tang Tang could only poke at Ji Xiao Zhuo, who was still pretending to be dead, "Bao Bao, daddy is looking for you. Quickly get up."

Ji Xiao Zhuo remained motionless, "I have already gone to sleep."

Tang Tang blinked. She nibbled her lips while looking at Ji Yan.

Ji Yan laughed lightly once before he spoke to Ji Xiao Zhuo with indifference, "Ji Xiao Zhuo, I limit you to get up in three seconds. One! Two!"

When the word 'two' was spoken, Ji Xiao Zhuo quickly got up and sat properly in Tang Tang's embrace.

"Daddy." The little one said with a lovable expression on his face.

Ji Yan smiled in his heart even though the expression on his face was still the same, "Mummy said you want to eat snacks now?"

Ji Xiao Zhuo lowered his head and put his fingers together.

Ji Yan didn't soften because of Xiao Zhuo's pitiful expression as he would scold him when it was required, "Daddy has told you before. Don't eat too many snacks and especially at night time. Have you forgotten?"

Biting his lower lips, Ji Xiao Zhuo mumbled his apologies, "I was wrong. There won't be a next time, daddy."

Ji Yan nodded and let him off. Then he turned to look at Tang Tang, "You spoil him too much, Tang Tang. You can't bend even if he is acting pitiful or shameless; otherwise, he will become spoiled."

Tang Tang knew that she was being too soft on Ji Xiao Zhuo. Her face became red from embarrassment and obediently said, "I know. It won't happen again, I won't let him eat too many snacks either."

Ji Yan sighed. In the past, Tang Tang never cared about Ji Xiao Zhuo and treated him coldly. Now that her personality had changed, she became gentle and naive, so it was impossible for her to win against the quick-witted Ji Xiao Zhuo. If things continued the same way, Tang Tang won't be able to handle Xiao Zhuo, and he will become spoiled under her care.

Even though Ji Yan loved Ji Xiao Zhuo deeply, he did not love Xiao Zhuo blindly. He would discipline Xiao Zhuo when it was required as he wanted Ji Xiao Zhuo tol grow up to be an outstanding child and not a spoiled one. Since he was rarely at home, it was mostly Tang Tang's duty to educate Xiao Zhuo, so he must make sure Tang Tang learns to say 'No' to Xiao Zhuo.

"Tang Tang, Xiao Zhuo is a child. He doesn't understand self-control. He needs you to teach him and set restrictions. When he does something wrong, you need to scold him and not go along with his ways. Otherwise, he will grow up awry, do you understand?"

Of course, Tang Tang understood his point. How children would develop in the future was dependent on their parent's teachings and guidance. She cannot keep spoiling him as it would only harm him in the future. The reason why Tang Tang couldn't control herself and wanted to treat Xiao Zhuo better was that she really liked Xiao Zhuo. He was really lovable, which made her unwilling to be strict with him. But she knew this was not right, she needed to change.

"I understand, husband. You can be reassured that I won't constantly spoil Bao Bao from now on." Tang Tang swore.

When Ji Xiao Zhuo saw his mummy being reprimanded because of him, he took action and promised, "Daddy, don't criticise mummy, it's not her fault. I swear I won't eat snacks with mummy at night!"

Ji Yan nodded, "All right, daddy believes you."

Since everything that needed to be said was spoken, there was nothing else to say. Ji Yan bid them goodnight and ended the video call.

The mother and son silently looked at each for a moment before they released a breath at the same time.

Ji Xiao Zhuo pushed the snacks closer to Tang Tang, "I won't eat them, mummy. You bought all these snacks, so you eat them!"

Tang Tang wasn't so heartless to let the little one watch her eat right in front of him. She put all the snacks in a bag, "Mummy won't eat as well. I don't want to eat them right now."

Ji Xiao Zhuo quickly pulled on Tang Tang's hand and seriously said, "Eat them, mummy. Didn't you want to gain weight? Daddy said that eating snacks at night will make you gain weight, so you must eat them at night."

She knew that eating food at night would make her gain weight, but she didn't want Xiao Zhuo to watch her eat, ah. After thinking for a while, Tang Tang decided to eat when the little one fell asleep. The little one would not be tempted then.

Putting the bag of snacks away, she hugged Xiao Zhuo, "Alright now, mummy is not going to eat. Let's go to sleep."

Seeing that his mother was not going to eat, Ji Xiao Zhuo nodded, "Ok, let's sleep."

Tang Tang kissed his forehead and started to hum a melody. It was a song that her wet nurse used to sing for her frequently. She used to fall asleep really quickly by the gentle song.

As expected, under the gentle song and light patting on his chest, the little one soon fell asleep. His stomach rose and fell as he breathed.

After confirming that the little was really asleep, Tang Tang carefully got off the bed and secretly took the bag of snacks to the living room.

In the past, Tang Tang's wet nurse also didn't let her eat at night because it would be easy to gain weight, and she would lose her figure. So Tang Tang got used to not eating after the evening meal, but this was a special occasion. She desperately wanted to gain weight, so she had to do this. Hopefully, her hard work would bear fruit.

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Tang Tang took out the chocolate and cakes from the bag, which were said to be the ones to make people gain weight the easiest, and started to eat. She had never tried these before in the past, but now that she had, she found that they were delicious! No wonder the little one was constantly thinking about this type of food. Unfortunately, he was very chubby now and couldn't eat too much of them.

In one go, Tang Tang ate three bars of chocolate and three slices of cake. She only stopped eating because she was too full. Tang Tang sighed as she rested her hands on her stomach before going straight to bed without delay. It should be more effective in this way.

However, right now, every aspect of her wasn't good. She couldn't just gain weight and hope everything would be fixed. It was necessary to take care of her body as well because only after fixing her health, her overall complexion would improve, which would also make her skin and hair look better. It would be best for her to drink nourishing soup that enhanced beauty.

Her wet nurse used to prepare a particular soup for her in the past. She was told that it was good for nourishing the body, and the ingredients required were simple. Tang Tang didn't know if the soup was actually effective, but her skin did improve. Her skin became tender like tofu, and it would shine under the sunlight. It made her look really good. But that was also the reason why all of her half-sisters disliked her, which made Tang Tang stay within her courtyard all the time and don't dare to step out. When she did step out, she would make sure to look somewhat filthy.

But there wasn't anyone who would bully her here, in this world, so Tang Tang decided she would make the soup tomorrow. She must improve her health first and strive to make her appearance look better, so she wouldn't make Bao Bao and his daddy lose face when she's with them.

Thinking up to here, Tang Tang happily fell asleep.

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The next day, Tang Tang was extra enthusiastic when she went to the supermarket to buy the required ingredients. When she got back home, she went straight to the kitchen to make the soup.

Seeing that his mother was busy in the kitchen, Ji Xiao Zhuo thought that his mummy was making something delicious. He held onto Tang Tang's trousers and shook them occasionally. His face was filled with anticipation.

Tang Tang noticed his stare and poured a bowl for him as well when the soup was ready. Even though the soup was only effective for women, it was ok for children to consume it.

Ji Xiao Zhuo was disappointed after trying the soup because it didn't taste good. In fact, it had an odd taste. He frowned after drinking a spoonful and put his spoon down, "What is this soup, mummy? It has a horrible taste."

"I made this soup for myself. It can make mummy pretty. There are some chinese medicine ingredients in the soup, so the taste is not very good." Tang Tang explained.

Ji Xiao Zhuo understood now and pushed the bowl away, "Then I won't drink it, mummy. I'm already good-looking. I don't need to become more handsome."

Tang Tang didn't expose his true reason. Instead, she smiled and nodded, "That's right, you're already good-looking. It's mummy that needs to become pretty."

Actually, Ji Xiao Zhuo didn't have much of a concept of beautiful and ugly. He thought that his mummy already looked good and didn't understand why she kept wanting to be pretty, but since it was something his mummy wanted to do, he would support her and help her.

Thinking up to this point, Ji Xiao Zhuo came up with something and immediately ran to his room to get his tablet. Then he went to find Ji Yue on WeChat and requested a video call.

At this moment, Ji Yue was having a department meeting. When her phone rang and indicated it was from Ji Xiao Zhuo, she was shocked and was afraid it would be an emergency, so she raised her hand and suspended the meeting. She went straight back to her office to accept the call.

"Xiao Zhuo, why did you call auntie, ah? Did something happen?"

Ji Xiao Zhuo nodded, "Auntie Ji Yue, I want to ask you something."

"Oh?" Ji Yue became excited as she wondered what issue made the little one look for her, "What is it?"

"Auntie Ji Yue, do you know how to become pretty?" Ji Xiao Zhuo cutely asked.

"Ah?" Ji Yue was at a loss. She didn't understand why he would ask that question. "Why did you ask that question? What happened?"

Ji Xiao Zhuo repeated the whole story to Ji Yue. Even though he was not very clear on everything, Ji Yue understood the main point. "So you want your mummy to become pretty and asked to see if I had any ideas, is that what you mean?"

"That's right. Just like that. Auntie Ji Yue is really beautiful, so you must know how to become pretty, right?"

Ji Yue became cheerful from Xiao Zhuo's words and started laughing. "Good. Very good. Since you have such good eyes, auntie will definitely help you. I know what your mummy needs to become pretty. I will send some things to your mummy later. So when the items come, you need to remind her."

Ji Xiao Zhuo nodded happily, "Thank you, Auntie Ji Yue."

"No need for thanks. You can come to me for anything you need help with."

After ending the call, Ji Xiao Zhuo ran to Tang Tang on his short legs to share the good news, "Mummy, I helped you come up with an idea. I asked Auntie Ji Yue, and she said she will send you something to make you pretty, ah."

"Eh? What?" Tang Tang was shocked, "Bao Bao, why did you trouble Auntie Ji Yue?"

Ji Xiao Zhuo immediately replied, "Because everyone says that Auntie Ji Yue is beautiful, so she must know how to become beautiful. Mummy will become pretty after Auntie Ji Yue teaches you."

Tang Tang felt that this matter was too bothersome for Ji Yue. But, at the same time, she felt touched that the little one had put in so much thought for her. Tang Tang hugged him, "Mummy is grateful, but you can't trouble Auntie Ji Yue next time. Auntie Ji Yue is very busy. Mummy can handle such small matters."

Ji Xiao Zhuo nodded, "Okay."

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Ji Yue's efficiency was high. The things she mentioned in the afternoon had arrived by evening. In the evening, a parcel was delivered. The recipient was Tang Tang, and the sender was Ji Yue.

Tang Tang signed to accept the parcel. Afterward, she opened the box and saw that it was filled with bottles and jars that she had never seen before. Even though every bottle and jar had words on it, they were not Chinese characters. Maybe they were from abroad since she could not read a single word on them.

Therefore, Tang Tang could only search through the box and see if there were any instructions. She did find a note, which had every product listed and explained how to use them.

By the time Tang Tang finished reading the instructions, she had to agree that Ji Xiao Zhuo had asked the right person. Because each item that Ji Yue had sent was correspondent to something that Tang Tang wanted to improve.

Most of the products in the box were for skincare, such as moisturizer, whitening, and skin repair, etc. Tang Tang was shocked by the number of bottles. She didn't know there were so many different products that someone could apply on the face. Apart from products for her face, some products were for her hair and intended to make it glossy, thick, and smooth.

On the bottom of the note, Ji Yue wrote that she also had used all these products herself and guaranteed they had good results.

Tang Tang was extremely grateful for Ji Yue's help, but she didn't feel it was right to accept the parcel because all the products didn't look cheap. They were from abroad, so they must be quite expensive. She couldn't accept the products that easily, as it was probable that they were worth a lot of money.

Even if she could become pretty with these products, she should buy the products herself.

Tang Tang didn't touch any of the bottles and jars and got Ji Yue's number from Xiao Zhuo. She assumed that Ji Yue wouldn't be busy since it was late and gave Ji Yue a call.

Ji Yue accepted the call quickly. Before a word was even said, Ji Yue seemed to have already figured out who called her, "Tang Tang?"

Tang Tang let out an 'En' sound before saying, "Ji Yue, it's me, am I disturbing you?"

"No, no, I'm at home. What's the matter?"

Ji Yue, who was getting her feet washed, talked while moving her feet around. Her wet feet bumped into Gu Zhang An's face a couple of times, which caused him to glare at her. He took hold of her feet and dried them with a cloth.

Hearing that she wasn't disturbing Ji Yue, Tang Tang stated her thoughts, "Ji Yue, I called about the things you sent me. I can't accept them. They are too expensive."

Ji Yue paid no attention as she let out an, "Ah," before answering, "It's nothing, those things aren't worth that much. It's not as precious as you're thinking. Just use them. It's not like we're strangers."

Tang Tang couldn't be casual because no matter if it was herself or the original owner, they were both not close to Ji Yue. "No, no, I haven't done anything to deserve these. Ji Yue, I'm grateful for your thoughts, but I really can't accept it. Please take them back."

Hearing this, Ji Yue knew that Tang Tang wasn't willing to accept her gift for nothing. She rolled her eyes and responded, "I have already sent the things out, so how can I take them back? Not to mention sending and returning is troublesome, some of the products may get damaged in the process. If you really can't accept it, then how about a trade? You can cook something delicious for me instead. I miss your cooking."

"This …" Tang Tang didn't think that some food would be equal to the money spent on those products. She would still be taking advantage, but if she kept insisting, it wouldn't be good for their developing friendship. So Tang Tang could only nod, "Ok. I will cook something for you and deliver it to you with Xiao Zhuo when it's done. "

Ji Yue agreed straight away, "Alright, it's agreed. You can use those things at peace."

When the call ended, Gu Zhang An asked curiously, "When did you and Tang Tang get so close? What did you send her?"

Ji Yue smiled and moved her foot to Gu Zhang An and acted coquettishly, "Dear, give me a massage. My foot hurts a lot ~."

Gu Zhang An helplessly pampered her and skillfully massaged her foot while he scolded, "Who told you to keep wearing heels with that many inches to work? You come home every night telling me your foot hurts, it's your own fault."

"Ah, you, men, don't understand the beauty standards that women pursue."

Ji Yue pouted. Then she got back to the previous topic, "Xiao Zhuo called me today. He asked if I had any ideas to make his mummy pretty. He made me happy, and it's rare for him to ask me for something so, naturally, I helped him out. I sent a set of all the skincare products I use to Tang Tang."

Gu Zhang An nodded and carried on massaging her.

"Ah, dear, I want to ask you something. Have you seen Tang Tang in the past before? Did she always look …. have that appearance?" Ji Yue didn't feel it was right to say the word 'ugly' out loud.

After getting asked, Gu Zhang An went through his memories and tried to remember the first time he met Tang Tang. He remembered Ji Yan introduced Tang Tang to their group after they got their marriage certificate, but Gu Zhang An couldn't exactly remember what Tang Tang looked like at that time, "I can't really remember. She wasn't a beauty, but she looked better than her current appearance. "

It was likely that he would remember if someone was either really beautiful or ugly. Since he couldn't remember, then Tang Tang probably looked ordinary at that time, so she was not memorable.

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Ji Yue pondered, "Tang Tang could probably become a beauty if she takes good care of herself. Since Xiao Zhuo looks so handsome, then as his mother, her appearance shouldn't be bad."

Gu Zhang An didn't respond. He stood up and carried Ji Yue to their room, "Alright, don't ponder over if someone is good-looking or not. If you have time, think about whether or not your husband is handsome instead."

Ji Yue laughed out loud.

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On the other side, Tang Tang released a sigh. She placed all the bottles and jars on the dressing table in her room. Then Tang Tang thought about what she should do to express her gratitude. Naturally, she would be cooking something, but just some dishes weren't enough. She wanted to give something else to Ji Yue; otherwise, her conscience wouldn't be in peace if she just took such precious gifts.

But no matter how long she thought, there was nothing that Tang Tang could give. She had no money or jewelry, and neither could she earn money. Therefore she couldn't buy anything suitable to gift either.

What should she do?

After she pondered over the issue for some time, Tang Tang could only think of making something for Ji Yue herself. Apart from her cooking, the only other skill she had that could create things was embroidery. Maybe she could embroider a handkerchief for Ji Yue?

But Tang Tang quickly rejected the idea. She couldn't gift something she embroidered. There was a possibility that it would expose that she was not the original owner.

Recently, she watched a program about cultural heritage and discovered that practically no one practiced embroidery anymore. It was currently rare to find someone who could do embroidery. The original owner definitely didn't, and if she embroidered something now, other people would notice something there was something wrong.

Suddenly having cooking abilities was still believable, but knowing a rare skill like embroidery was unbelievable and impossible.

If embroidery wasn't possible, was other needlework possible? The main problem was that Tang Tang didn't know if the original owner had any needlework skills.

Tang Tang sighed as she thought, and her mood sank. In her time, needlework was one of the most important abilities that a woman should have. Every woman would start learning the major arts when they were young girls, but a major skill was practically lost here. It was hard to believe.

Tang Tang started learning needlework when she was five. She learned and practiced for so many years. Not even mentioning the amount of effort and hard work she spent on it, needlework was one out the two skills she was good at. If she couldn't even use her only good gifts here, she really wouldn't have much merit.

She suddenly realized that she didn't know the original owner that well. Tang Tang needed to know what the original owner was good and bad at. Otherwise, she could easily expose herself in the future.

Thinking up to this point, Tang Tang swiftly stood up and started to search around her bedroom. She wanted to look at what the original owner had left behind to find out more information.

Unfortunately, she didn't find anything useful even after searching through the room a couple of times. Tang Tang didn't know if the things she was looking for were hidden securely.

Seeing that Tang Tang was constantly moving around, Xiao Zhuo got curious and asked, "What are you doing, mummy? What are you looking for?"

Tang Tang didn't know what she was looking for. "Mummy is looking for mummy's old things. I can't remember where I put them."

Ji Xiao Zhuo blinked. Then he looked at Tang Tang before turning around and dashing off. He soon came back with a large envelope and passed it to Tang Tang, "For you, mummy."

Tang Tang didn't understand, "What's this?" Ji Xiao Zhuo poured everything out onto the bed and replied, "These are the things mummy threw away. Grandma Li picked them back and said that these things couldn't be thrown away."

Hearing that it was the original owner who threw them away, Tang Tang immediately took a look at the things. The first thing that caught her attention was a red book, which on the cover said 'People's Republic Of China Marriage Certificate.' She opened the booklet and saw a picture of her and Ji Yan together.

It was actually her marriage certificate! Tang Tang knew that this little red book was her version of the marriage letter. It was something that proved that a couple was married. She didn't expect the original owner to throw away such an important thing. No wonder she had never seen it in her room before.

Heavens, it would be gone now if Aunt Li hadn't picked it up.

Tang Tang was feeling extremely grateful to Aunt Li. Luckily she had picked it up. Tang Tang put it away carefully and decided that from now on, she will never lose it.

Once she finished looking at the marriage certificate, Tang Tang continued looking at the other things. Apart from a ring, there were a few other certificates that she didn't understand. She would need to investigate later on.

The final item had a large blue cover that also attracted her attention because the title said it was a graduation certificate from A University.

Tang Tang knew about A University. It was a remarkable university that was probably equivalent to the imperial academy from her time. It was a university that all the students wanted to attend, and it required a really good score in the entrance exams to get accepted into the university.

Tang Tang didn't expect that the original owner had attended university and that she even attended such a good school. Tang Tang had thought that the original owner was useless. It seemed she was wrong.

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Quickly opening the cover, Tang Tang saw that there was a piece of paper inside. It had Tang Tang's name on it as well as the art department clothing design major.

After studying it for a long time, Tang Tang still couldn't understand it, so she ended up asking Ji Xiao Zhuo, "Bao Bao, what's the art department and clothing design major?"

Ji Xiao Zhuo blinked. He became stunned because he also didn't know.

Fortunately, Ji Xiao Zhuo had a good habit, which was asking someone if he didn't understand something, so he called for help again. This time, he called Zhuo Ji for help. Zhuo Ji assumed that Xiao Zhuo was just curious as a child, so he seriously explained it to Xiao Zhuo.

While Zhuo Ji was explaining, Tang Tang was also listening along with Xiao Zhuo. Once the explanation ended, her eyes brightened, and she wanted to roll around the bed just like Xiao Zhuo does at times.

It turned out that the original owner had studied something related to making clothes. So that means that the original owner knew how to make clothes, which was equivalent to knowing needlework. Tang Tang didn't need to pretend that she didn't know how to do embroidery. She could carry on using the two skills that she was only good at!

The heavens were looking after her. Tang Tang felt very grateful to the heavens, but she was even more thankful to the original owner. She was thankful that the original owner had learned clothing design!

Since it was like this, she could make a pair of shoes for Ji Yue. Even though it wasn't worth much, it was the best thing that Tang Tang could give at the moment.

After learning such a piece of useful information, Tang Tang felt herself relax. As she was in a good mood, she now had the effort to study all the skincare products Ji Yue sent. Tang Tang wondered if these creams were effective so she could be pretty like Ji Yue. As she remembered Ji Yue's fair and tender skin as well as her graceful long hair, Tang Tang's heart became restless. She couldn't wait to try these products.

Because her injuries on her face still required ointment, Tang Tang couldn't try the skincare products yet. She could only try the products for hair care. It was important to look after hair as well as her face. Tang Tang couldn't accept having her hair looking like dry grass.

On that night, Tang Tang used the hair care products that Ji Yue gave her and treated her hair. It included washing, applying, and wrapping her hair. The process took about two hours long. Even Ji Xiao Zhuo, who was watching, almost couldn't endure and thought women were scary.

Tang Tang didn't find the process troublesome, instead, she was happy. When the treatment was completed, she didn't know if it was just a psychological illusion but Tang Tang thought her hair looked a bit better.

Whether or not it was just a psychological thing, Tang Tang had hope that she could become beautiful.

Tang Tang had a dream that night. She became a real beauty in her dream with a slim body, flowing long soft hair, fair skin, and an outstanding temperament while wearing a white dress looking like a fairy.

Ji Xiao Zhuo was stunned as he stared at her. He forgot about the snacks in his hands and ran towards her. He hugged her legs while praising, "Mummy, you're very pretty ~" Tang Tang smiled shyly as she bent down to give the little one a kiss, "Thank you, Bao Bao."

Then Ji Yan, who was wearing his uniform, walked in. When he saw Tang Tang, in a white dress, he was stunned. His gaze never left her as something flashed across his eyes. It took him some time to confirm the woman was his wife. Slowly, he walked towards her as he touched her face with his hand and murmured, "Tang Tang, you're beautiful."

Tang Tang was so shy she didn't dare to look at him while her face became as red as peach blossoms.

Ji Yan's mind became scattered as he stared at Tang Tang's beauty. He unconsciously moved closer to kiss her.

Tang Tang felt her toes curl and a laugh escaped from her lips.

"Mummy! Mummy! Quickly wake up! Grandpa sun is shining!"

Tang Tang was awake from the shake and a loud shout. She opened her eyes and saw Ji Xiao Zhuo's face from close up. The little one was frowning as he looked at her.

"What's wrong, Bao Bao?" Tang Tang murmured the question as she was still a bit dazed.

Seeing Tang Tang was awake, Ji Xiao Zhuo breathed with relief. He threw himself into Tang Tang's embrace. "I was so worried, mummy. You were laughing in your sleep. It was so scary. Did you have a nightmare, mummy? But shouldn't one be crying if it was a nightmare?"

Tang Tang froze. She immediately remembered her dream and blushed. She felt so embarrassed that she didn't want to see anyone and stammered a reply, "No … Mummy didn't have a nightmare."

Ji Xiao Zhuo touched Tang Tang's forehead and said, "Mummy, why is your face so red, do you have a fever?"

Enduring her embarrassment, Tang Tang waved her hand, "No, no, no, mummy doesn't have a fever. I'm just feeling a bit warm. I'll be fine after a while."

Ji Xiao Zhuo relaxed and gave Tang Tang a gentle kiss before jumping off the bed and dashing to the bathroom. "Mummy, I'm going to brush my teeth now so get up soon."

Only when Xiao Zhuo's shadow was no longer in sight, Tang Tang screamed silently as she put her hands on her face. She felt so ashamed. She actually dreamed about Ji Yan doing such things to her and .. and… Ah ah ah! Why was she so shameless!

There was a saying that if one kept thinking about something, they would dream about it. Could it be that she actually wanted … Pah! That was not true. Her brain must be temporarily broken to be dreaming stuff like that. Tang Tang immediately stopped herself from thinking about it. Instead, she quickly got off her bed and did her morning routine before going to the kitchen to make breakfast. She would fill up Xiao Zhuo and her stomach.

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After eating breakfast, Tang Tang took Ji Xiao with her when she went out to buy the necessary materials to make a pair of shoes. There were no tools at home apart from some needles that Aunt Li had left behind. Tang Tang really didn't understand how the original owner, who had a clothing major, had no equipment to make clothes. Unless the original owner relied on machinery?

For making shoes, the first step was the soles, which required Ji Yue's shoe size. Tang Tang relied on Ji Xiao Zhuo to be her spy for this; the task was to get Ji Yue's shoe size without letting Ji Yue know the reason why.

Ji Xiao Zhuo patted his chest while he guaranteed, with wide eyes, that he would succeed in his mission. Then he disappeared to his room to complete his task.

She didn't know what Xiao Zhuo did, but within ten minutes, he had completed his mission.

Tang Tang kissed the little one thoroughly, which made him laugh.

What Tang Tang bought to make the shoes was a moon-white material, which already had some embroidery, so she didn't need to do the embroidery herself. Tang Tang only had to embroider some flowers on a transparent ribbon to add onto the shoes to increase the beauty.

Even though the current styles of shoes were pretty, many types of women's shoes were not comfortable. Principally the high heels, Tang Tang thought it was torture to wear them. She didn't know why women in this world liked wearing them. It appeared that Ji Yue also liked wearing high heels, so Tang Tang wanted to give Ji Yue a pair of shoes that were beautiful and comfortable. If Ji Yue was willing to wear them, she would be more comfortable when walking.

Tang Tang worked very fast, and the shoes were done within two days. She was satisfied with the end product. Then she took the shoes to the only male in the place for an opinion, "Bao Bao, what do you think of the shoes?"

Ji Xiao Zhuo couldn't help but touch the flowers on the shoes and nodded, "Looks good! Mummy, this flower is pretty."

Tang Tang stroked the little one's head, "Bao Bao, you have a good eye."

Even though the flowers were not eye-catching, they were what required the most effort and were also crucial as they made the shoes look elegant and unique. It was definitely not something that one could just buy from the stores.

When Xiao Zhuo said that the shoes looked good, it gave Tang Tang's confidence a boost. She carefully placed the shoes into a box and went to buy some ingredients to make Ji Yue some pastry as well as some meat sauce from her personal recipes.

"Come, Bao Bao, let's go and give these to Aunt Ji Yue. We should thank her for helping mummy become beautiful."

"Ok," Ji Xiao Zhuo walked in front like a little boss as he took the lead. "Mummy, I know what Auntie Ji Yue's company is called. I'll guide you."

Tang Tang followed the clever child's lead and successfully arrived at the building of Ji Yue's company. Ji Tue even personally greeted them at the building's entrance.

Tang Tang felt that the feeling that Ji Yue gave off today was different. She was wearing a suit jacket that wrapped perfectly around her slim figure, and a skirt that revealed her long slender legs. The high heels that she wore perfected the look. As Ji Yue walked, a powerful and confident aura surrounded her, and all the staff who passed by would nod or give her a greeting while Ji Yue would smile faintly with a nod in response. She gave off a confident and capable feeling.

Was this the appearance of a working woman? They had such an attractive aura! No wonder the women in this world wanted to work just like men.

Tang Tang was filled with admiration for Ji Yue. Unfortunately, she couldn't be like Ji Yue, as all she knew was probably only cooking and embroidery.

Ji Yue brought them to her personal office and instructed an assistant to make tea for Tang Tang and Ji Xiao Zhuo. She even got Xiao Zhuo some snacks before smiling, "You brought delicious food for me. Thanks for your hard work."

Tang Tang put the things she brought with her onto the coffee table and replied, "It's only some simple things. I didn't do much. I just made two types of pastries and two types of meat sauces for you. I'm not sure if you will like them."

Ji Yue wasn't courteous and opened the box. When she saw eight delicate pastries, her eyes brightened, "It's so beautiful, ah. These are Chinese style pastries. You actually know how to make them!" Ji Yue thought that Tang Tang only knew how to make western-style pastries.

Impatiently, Ji Yue took a chestnut pastry and placed it in her mouth. The taste was exquisite. It was soft and sweet, and when she swallowed it, there was a lingering fragrance. She couldn't help but give a thumbs up, "Tang Tang, your pastries are delicious. I've tried Chinese pastries from top chefs before, but yours taste the best."

Ji Yue praised while she put a lotus pastry in her mouth.

At this moment, Ji Yue was like a glutton, and her previous aura disappeared. She was currently acting like Xiao Zhuo. Tang Tang smiled and advised Ji Yue, "These snacks will fill your stomach. Don't eat so much; otherwise, you won't be able to eat your meal later."

Ji Yue nodded as she smiled, "I'll stop eating. I'll take them home and let Gu Zhang An try them."

At this time, Ji Yue just noticed that Tang Tang had another box with her. She curiously asked, "What else did you bring?"

Tang Tang opened the box and took the embroidered shoes out. She answered shyly, "I made you a pair of embroidered shoes. I hope you'll like them."

Ji Yue blankly accepted the shoes from Tang Tang. Her gaze was instantly drawn to the pair of refined shoes. "My God, Tang Tang. I'm amazed. You actually know how to make these and so beautifully. If you didn't say anything, I would have thought you had brought them from an expensive place. Your craftsmanship is exquisite."

These words were not spoken out of politeness. Ji Yue truly thought that the shoes looked good. They were simple, elegant, and exquisite. The shoes looked vintage, but they also had some modern elements, so they didn't look old fashioned. If the shoes were worn, they would definitely attract attention. For a godly appearance, the shoes should be matched with a white fairy-like dress.

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Tang Tang felt embarrassed because of the praises. Only Ji Xiao Zhuo was filled with pride as he listened to Ji Yue. He unconsciously puffed his chest.

Taking off her heels, Ji Yue tried on the pair of embroidered shoes. The shoes felt light and comfortable on her feet. Ji Yue couldn't help but spin two circles and said, "How is it? Is it beautiful?" The mother and son pair nodded and answered in unison, "Beautiful!"

"Haha … It's just that my current outfit doesn't match with the shoes. Next time, I'll match them with a long dress. I can even wear them when I'm shopping, and my feet will not be tired."

Ji Yue happily put the shoes away and looked at the time. It was not early anymore, so she said to Tang Tang and Xiao Zhuo, "It's noon. Let's go and eat a meal together."

Tang Tang didn't reject the offer this time.

During the meal, Tang Tang went to the toilet and didn't expect she would meet an acquaintance.

A pretty and flirtatious woman was exiting the bathroom. When she saw Tang Tang, she was shocked but instantly smiled a second later. She spoke with familiarity, "Tang Tang, where have you been lately? I haven't seen you in ages. We didn't know where you were to invite you out to drink."

Tang Tang unconsciously took a step back and frowned when she saw that the woman was wearing heavy makeup and very exposing clothes.

Even though Tang Tang didn't know who the woman was, the woman didn't look like she was a good person.

They were two people who walked on different paths. No matter what kind of relationship the previous owner had with this woman, Tang Tang didn't want to have any relation with this type of person.

Tang Tang wrinkled her brows and said, "Don't invite me out to drink anymore. I'm going to stay at home to teach my child and support my husband from now on."

"Support the husband and teach the child?" The woman almost choked on her own saliva. She was staring at Tang Tang like she was crazy, "Tang Tang did you take the wrong medicine? What craziness are you saying?"

"I think my idea is quite good."

Tang Tang didn't understand why the woman would be so shocked. Was teaching children and supporting the husband that scary?

"Crazy. You've gone mad …" The woman thought that Tang Tang had really gone mad. Did this happen because of the car accident?

The woman wanted to grab Tang Tang and ask more questions. But a man impatiently came over and grabbed the woman's arm, "What's wrong with you? How much time do you need to go to the toilet?!"

The woman instantly smiled and held onto the man's plump arm. She spoke cutely, "Ai, I wanted to say hello to a friend. Don't be angry, darling."

The man took a glance at Tang Tang. When he saw it was an ugly woman, the man revealed a fed-up expression and pulled the woman to leave.

Tang Tang immediately let out a breath in relief. She prayed in her heart that she will never meet another "friend" like that.

After washing her hands, Tang Tang turned to leave the bathroom, but when she turned around, she saw a pretty young woman staring at her. It appeared that she had been standing and staring at Tang Tang for some time.

Tang Tang had seen this woman before. The young woman was part of the group of four that Tang Tang met at the restaurant with Ji Yan last time. Tang Tang had felt from the first time that the young woman seemed to know her.

But according to the attitude the group had for Ji Yan, Tang Tang had some misgivings and planned to leave directly. Who would have thought that when she walked past, the young woman would speak to her, "Tang Tang, I'm very happy you're no longer passing your days muddle-headed."

Tang Tang paused her steps. As she thought, this person knew her. Seeing that Tang Tang wasn't going to pay her any attention, the woman said hastily, "Tang Tang, can you listen to me for a bit. Mother is sick. You should go and visit her."

Mother? Whose mother? What relationship does the original owner actually have with this woman?

Seeing that Tang Tang wasn't going to respond, the woman let out a complicated expression and said quietly, "Tang Tang, I know you resent me for snatching your things and resent how mother and father favour me. But apart from Shi Yue, I never planned on snatching anything that belonged to you. If you didn't do something like that, father and mother wouldn't have treated you like that …" The woman paused at this point. It was like she knew it was pointless to continue the topic. Instead, she changed the topic, "No matter what, you're mother's biological child. You should visit her since she's sick. I believe she would be happy to see you."

Tang Tang got confused as she listened to the woman. She couldn't figure out the situation, but Tang Tang understood that the original owner had some sort of grudge with the woman and her so-called parents. Regardless of the situation, Tang Tang couldn't rashly agree to see some "mother."

So Tang Tang's only option was to silently walk past the woman.

As she watched Tang Tang's retreating figure, a complex look flashed across the woman's eyes.

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For the next day, Tang Tang kept thinking about the young woman's words. No matter how long she thought, Tang Tang couldn't come up with the reason for the grudge. She originally wanted to ask Ji Yan as he might know the answer, but the minute she picked up the phone, she would put it down again.

Nevermind. Just let it go. It's better if she doesn't ask. It would be bad if Bao Bao's daddy became unhappy. She had a feeling that the situation was not simple.

If Bao Bao's daddy wanted to tell her, he would have said something at the restaurant last time. Since he hasn't mentioned anything, it was clear that he didn't want to speak about it. Then she shouldn't ask either. The most important thing was for her to live her days well.

When Ji Xiao Zhuo saw Tang Tang holding the phone with a confused expression, he misunderstood and pulled on Tang Tang's sleeve as he asked, "Mummy, do you want to call daddy? Do you miss daddy?"

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Tang Tang gathered her thoughts and got embarrassed. She waved her hand, "No, no, mummy didn't miss daddy."

Ji Xiao Zhuo pointed at Tang Tang's phone screen, "You obviously wanted to call daddy. Mummy, you don't need to feel embarrassed. Truthfully, I miss daddy as well. He has been gone for so many days."

Tang Tang didn't know how to explain.

Ji Xiao Zhuo hurriedly ran to get his tablet and sat in Tang Tang's embrace. He operated the tablet familiarly and sent Ji Yan a voice message, "Daddy, daddy, it's Xiao Zhuo. Mummy and I both miss you. Can you do a video call with me?"

Tang Tang didn't mind the little one including her in as well, but when did she say she missed his daddy? What would his daddy think? Ah, she felt embarrassed now that she thought about it.

With a red face, Tang Tang thought about how to remedy the situation but who knew that Ji Yan had already heard the message. He sent a video call request, and Ji Xiao Zhuo instantly accepted the call before Tang Tang could react. Xiao Zhuo happily greeted Ji Yan when the call connected, "Daddy!"

Ji Yan's face appeared on the screen. Tang Tang smiled stiffly and greeted him as well, "Husband." At the same time, she secretly observed Ji Yan's expression. It looked like he didn't pay much attention to what Ji Xiao Zhuo had previously said.

Tang Tang quietly let out of breath.

Ji Xiao Zhuo didn't notice Tang Tang's nervousness at all. He carried on chatting and happily shared his day with Ji Yan, "Daddy, daddy, let me tell you, mummy made some pastries for Auntie Ji Yue, and she liked them so much. There was also a pair of shoes. Auntie Ji Yue liked those as well and said mummy is amazing!" The little one's face was filled with pride.

"Really." Ji Yan glanced at Tang Tang and went along with Xiao Zhuo, "Really amazing."

Tang Tang's face went red as she explained embarrassedly, "It's not that good. Bao Bao is exaggerating."

Ji Xiao Zhuo puffed his chest, "No, mummy is really amazing."

Currently, Ji Xiao Zhuo was his mummy's superfan because everything that Tang Tang made was delicious. To a glutton, a person who made delicious food was the most charming.

Tang Tang covered her face. Seeing that she couldn't stop Ji Xiao Zhuo from singing her praises, Tang Tang could only thicken her face and listen to Xiao Zhuo.

When Ji Xiao Zhuo finished speaking, Ji Yan looked towards Tang Tang and said, "The housing application was approved. We have an apartment."

"It's been approved?" Tang Tang was pleasantly surprised. She didn't expect the application would be approved so fast. So this meant they could move in soon?

Ji Yan nodded, "But there is no furniture in the apartment. I will take some time off and buy all the necessities for the apartment. Once everything has been sorted, I will come and bring you and Xiao Zhuo over."

Understanding the situation, Ji Xiao Zhuo instantly cheered, "Does this mean mummy and I can live with you every day once everything is ready?"

Ji Yan smiled as he nodded.

"Then when will things be ready? I miss you a lot, daddy." Ji Xiao Zhuo wanted to be with his daddy immediately.

Ji Yan thought for a moment and gave Xiao Zhuo a specific time, "Around half a month. Daddy will bring you over in half a month."

When Ji Xiao Zhuo heard it would be half a month, he immediately pouted, "Half a month is too long, daddy. Can't I go tomorrow?"

"But there is nothing at home. If you come, there is nothing to eat and nowhere to sleep. How can you live?"

As he thought that there would be nothing to eat or drink, and nowhere to sleep, Ji Xiao Zhuo's enthusiasm wilted.

Tang Tang thought it would be exhausting for Ji Yan to train and organise the house, so she tested the water and suggested, "Dear, can Xiao Zhuo and I come over first? You're so busy already. It would be too tiring if you had to take some time to get everything for our apartment. Since Bao Bao and I have nothing to do, I can go buy the furniture and decorate the apartment while you're busy. Everything will be sorted within two days."

Ji Yan fell silent. Even though Tang Tang's suggestion was a good idea, buying furniture and decorating the apartment was a large and tiring task. He never thought to pass this responsibility to Tang Tang.

Since there was a chance for Xiao Zhuo to go early, he quickly acted spoiled as he was afraid his daddy would not agree, "Mummy and I can do a lot, daddy. I can sweep the floor and wipe the tables. Please let us come."

"Right, right, Bao Bao is amazing. We can do anything together," Tang Tang followed up.

Seeing the mother and son acting like this, Ji Yan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. After thinking for a moment, Ji Yan agreed, "I can't take time off at the moment, so I can't go and bring you two. I'll tell Gu Zhang An to arrange someone to drive you here. You two should start packing the essential items."

The mother and son gave each other high five once Ji Yan gave his consent. Ji Xiao Zhuo forgot about his father and ran directly back to his room to start packing.

Ji Yan could only end the video call and let the pair pack their things when he saw Tang Tang's restless expression.

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Ji Xiao Zhuo had a suitcase himself. He pulled his suitcase out from the cupboard and started to throw things inside.

"I need to take this top because I look handsome in it. I have to take this as well because mummy said I looked cute in it, and this one too… Ah, I need my blanket, pillow, and my Ultraman toy and car …" Ji Xiao Zhuo filled his suitcase as he muttered the list. Basically, he stuffed whatever he saw into his suitcase, and he soon found out there wasn't enough space. He couldn't fit his toy car in.

Ji Xiao Zhuo ended up putting his weight on the packed things as he hoped the pressure would force a little space for his toy car. But no matter how much pressure he put on the suitcase, there was not enough room for his toy.

When Tang Tang came in, she saw Ji Xiao Zhuo's bottom sticking out while his body was practically in the suitcase. Tang Tang didn't know what happened as she rushed to pull Xiao Zhuo out like a radish, "Bao Bao, what are you doing?"

With a red face, Ji Xiao Zhuo huffed, "Mummy, I can't fit my car in. The suitcase is too small."

After taking a glance at the suitcase, Tang Tang didn't know whether to laugh or cry because it looked like the little one wanted to take everything with him. He had even packed his little pillow, blanket, and slippers.

Tang Tang spoke while taking out the unnecessary things, "Bao Bao, there are some things we don't need to take with us. Daddy said we would occasionally come back here to live, so we can't leave this home empty. We just need to pack some things like clothes and shoes. Everything else can be bought when we're over there.

Ji Xiao Zhuo looked at the things that Tang Tang had taken out, such as his pillow and blanket. He felt a bit unwilling, but he nodded sensibly, "Alright. Then I'll leave these things so I can use them when we come back, but mummy, " Ji Xiao Zhuo pointed at his toys and asked, "I can't take these either?" He was unwilling to leave his toys behind.

Tang Tang stroked his head, "It would be quite heavy to take too many of them, so let's just bring one, ok? We will take more with us when we come back next time."

After thinking for a moment, Ji Xiao Zhuo suffered in silence as he nodded. He carried his toys to the sofa and touched every single one of them. He looked like he was saying goodbye to them.

Tang Tang laughed and started to repack Xiao Zhuo's suitcase.

When she thought that they would be moving to live with Bao Bao's father from now on, Tang Tang felt her heart beat faster. They would soon see each other every day.

Thinking up to this point, Tang Tang suddenly remembered something important. She immediately dropped everything and rushed to her room to pull out the weighing machine. Tang Tang took a deep breath and stepped onto the device with her eyes closed. She looked like she was facing death. In her mind, she was praying that she had gained some weight. Then she slowly opened her eyes and looked at the numbers displayed on the machine.

"Ah! Why is it only 39kg! Why haven't I even reached 40kg!" Tang Tang couldn't help but wail in grief. She was very disappointed with the number.

For so many days, she hid from Xiao Zhuo like a mouse and secretly ate a lot of snacks every night. She ate until she was full before going to sleep. Also, she ate until she was very full during her three daily meals. Basically, she was eating like a pig, but she didn' gain even 1kg!

Having heard Tang Tang's wail, Ji Xiao Zhuo got frightened and ran into Tang Tang's room, "What's wrong, mummy?"

Tang Tang pointed at the weighing machine miserably. She looked like she had been wronged, "Look, Bao Bao, mummy has only gained a little bit of weight. My heart aches."

Ji Xiao Zhuo blinked as he looked at the weighing machine. He read the numbers then started to count before he shouted out abruptly, "Ah, mummy. You only gained half a kilo!" Xiao Zhuo didn't round the number as he didn't understand smaller numbers yet.

Since she was unhappy, Tang Tang refuted, "I have gained 0.75kg. You didn't count0.25kg, Bao Bao."

"Oh," replied Xiao Zhuo. He pulled on Tang Tang's hand and comforted her, "Don't be unhappy, mummy. Gaining 0.75kg is amazing! I just gained a kilo as well."

Tang Tang wanted to cry. Even under strict control on the number of snacks that Ji Xiao Zhuo was allowed to consume, he still gained a kilo easily while she who spent so much effort didn't even gain as much weight as Xiao Zhuo. It was so unfair!

After taking deep breaths, Tang Tang could only comfort herself, "At least I gained some weight. Mummy will work hard."

"Work hard, mummy, I support you!"

Gaining new confidence, Tang Tang went to the supermarket to buy meat. The meat was not for herself though, she was planning to make some meat sauces.

Tang Tang heard that there were already many families living in the military compound. When she arrived, they would be her neighbours, and she should at least greet them. She thought that if she took something with her as a gift to build a relationship, they could all get along with one another in the future as well as giving face to Bao Bao's daddy.

Hehe. It was a great idea!

When Tang Tang had finished everything, Gu Zhang An received a notification from Ji Yan. On the next morning, Gu Zhang An had arrived early in his car to help Tang Tang and Xiao Zhuo move.

Tang Tang was pleasantly surprised when they got in the car because she saw Ji Yue already seated, "You're also coming, Ji Yue?"

Ji Yue hugged Xiao Zhuo as she replied, "Of course. Naturally, I would lend a hand since you're moving. I'll help you unpack when we get there."

Gu Zhang An, who was seated in the driver's seat, laughed, "Don't make it sound so nice, wife. Since when do you know how to unpack and organise things? It would be great if you didn't cause trouble."

Since she was exposed by her husband, Ji Yue got annoyed and pouted, "Can't you give me some face? Don't speak so bluntly, ah."

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Tang Tang smiled in amusement as she watched the scene. She thought that this couple was really refreshing, and their relationship was especially good. Tang Tang wondered if she and Bao Bao's father could also …

Her face became red when she realised where her thoughts were going. Why did she keep thinking about weird things recently?

The other three didn't notice Tang Tang's sudden red face. Ji Yue was currently rocking Ji Xiao Zhuo as she held him and said in a spoilt voice, "Darling, your Uncle Zhang An is bullying your auntie. Xiao Zhuo, quickly help your auntie take revenge."

Ji Xiao Zhuo looked at her like she was a wilful child. He patted on Ji Yue's head and said in a deeper voice, "Be good. Uncle Zhang An actually dotes on you a lot."

Immediately, Gu Zhang An laughed out loud, and then he gave Xiao Zhuo an appreciative look from the back mirror. "Look, even Xiao Zhuo knows I dote on you."

Pretending to be angry, Ji Yue pinched Ji Xiao Zhuo's cheeks, "Humph. How can you tell your Uncle Zhang An dotes on me?"

Ji Xiao Zhuo carefully recalled his memories before answering, " I saw Uncle Zhang An carry you to a car on the beach. Ah, right, I saw Uncle wash your feet last time. My daddy does the same things to me as well, so that clearly means that Uncle dotes on you like how daddy dotes on me." The things Xiao Zhuo mentioned happened in the villa they had stayed not too long ago.

Ji Yue didn't expect Xiao Zhuo to see those things. She felt her face go warm.

But Ji Xiao Zhuo had a question to ask, "You're an adult, auntie Ji Yue, so why do you need uncle Zhang An to carry you and wash your feet? I get help because I'm a child."

When the adults heard his question, Tang Tang couldn't restrain her smile while the corners of Gu Zhang An's lips, who was at the front, lifted up as well.

Ji Yue was embarrassed as she saw the secret smiles from the other two adults. She thickened her face and replied, "That's because auntie Ji Yue is a beauty, and sometimes a child and a beauty are the same, so we can both enjoy these treatments. You may not understand now, but wait till you're older. You will understand when you get a wife."

After listening to the response, Ji Xiao Zhuo blinked before he started to crawl to Tang Tang from Ji Yue's lap. He wrapped his hands around Tang Tang's neck and got closer to her ears and quietly said, "Mummy, I think I should find a wife like you when I'm older. En, I don't want a beauty." He confirmed to himself that someone like his mummy was the best.

Unfortunately, the car was only so big, so Ji Yue heard Xiao Zhuo even though he spoke quietly. Ji Yue was unwilling to accept as she placed her hand on her hip and said, "Ji Xiao Zhuo, let me tell you something, it's impossible to find another person like your mother in the future. People who are as gentle and virtuous like her are extinct. Your father has already snatched the only one that exists. You won't be able to find another one like your mother!"

"Mummy, is it true?" Ji Xiao Zhuo asked with wide eyes. He had some doubts.

Tang Tang didn't know whether to laugh or cry as she rushed to reconcile, "Don't find someone like your mummy who doesn't work or look good. A wife like that isn't good. It's better to look for someone like Auntie Ji Yue, who is pretty and works." Taking someone like her out would just make him lose face. People like Ji Yue were someone who could be taken out. All men must be searching for someone like that, it was something that the little one did not understand yet.

Ji Xiao Zhuo promptly shook his head, "No, it's better to be like you, mummy. I just like someone like you, if … if I can't find someone like you, then I don't want a wife. I'll stay with mummy forever."

All three adults smiled in amusement when they heard the little one's words. Ji Yue teased, "But that's not possible, ah, your mummy is your daddy's. If you keep staying with your mummy, your daddy will get angry."

It was obvious Ji Xiao Zhuo did not believe her as he waved his hand and said, "That won't happen. Mummy is mine and daddies. We could always just share. Daddy won't get angry."

Ji Yue laughed loudly. She couldn't stop her fun and retorted, "But there will be times where your daddy will definitely think you are in the way as a third-wheel."

Ji Xiao Zhuo may not understand the deeper meaning of Ji Yue's words, but Tang Tang understood. Her face burned up, "Alright, Ji Yue, stop that now."

Seeing Tang Tang's red face, Ji Yue laughed meaningfully, "Ok, ok, I stop it now."

Xiao Zhuo took a peek at Tang Tang then at Ji Yue. He had a feeling that he had missed something.

But the things that Ji Xiao didn't understand now, he would soon understand a little in the future when he would frequently wake up in a bed that was different from the one he went to sleep in.

—

As time went by, they drove further away from the bustling city and towards somewhere remote. After a while, the scenery got more and more desolate, and there were no houses or anything as they drove by. Just a single road that led to somewhere.

Tang Tang guessed they would soon arrive at their destination. Her heartbeat got faster as she gradually grew nervous. Maybe he felt something familiar, but Xiao Zhuo, who was asleep, had woken up in Tang Tang's embrace.

Not long after Ji Xiao Zhuo woke up, the car stopped, and they heard Gu Zhang An say, "We've arrived."

Both Tang Tang and Xiao Zhuo got more spirited and looked out of the window impatiently. The first thing they saw was a figure standing not too far while wearing camo clothing. Who else could be but Ji Yan?

Ji Xiao Zhuo instantly stuck his head out of the window and shouted, "Daddy! Daddy!"

Maybe she got infected by Xiao Zhuo, and Tang Tang also couldn't help but call out as well, "Husband!"

Ji Yan's face became a bit gentler. He walked up to open the car door. Ji Xiao Zhuo threw himself into Ji Yan's embrace and hugged him tightly.

He patted the little one's back and took a glance at Tang Tang before he spoke to Gu Zhang An and Ji Yue, "It's been hard on you."

Gu Zhang An didn't pay attention to it and waved his hand.

At this moment, a couple of men, who were wearing the same clothing as Ji Yan, came closer to Ji Yan, and they saluted Tang Tang, "Hello, Sao Zi!"

Tang Tang got startled by their loud voices. Then she realised that she had put all her attention on Ji Yan and didn't notice there were other people behind him. She hurriedly smiled and nodded, "Hello. Hello, everyone."

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Ji Yan introduced them to her, "They are a few of my comrades. They came with me to pick you two up."

Without Ji Yan saying anything, Ji Xiao Zhuo greeted them. His voice loud and clear, "Hello, uncles! I'm daddy's son. My name is Ji Zi Zhuo, but you can all call me Ji Xiao Zhuo."

Dong Li beamed as he clapped towards Ji Xiao Zhuo, "Come over here, little treasure, let uncle hold you. I held you before when you were born, but you probably forgot."

Ji Xiao Zhuo threw himself into Dong Li's embrace readily, "It doesn't matter. I will be living here from now on. Uncle can come and visit, then you can see me frequently."

Dong Li smiled as he nodded, "That's right. Uncle can often go and see you now." While having a free meal as well.

In the group, Zhang Cheng was standing on the side. Even though he was married, his wife was not willing to have children because of her career. Since he saw such a cute child, like Xiao Zhuo, Zhang Cheng felt envy and stepped closer and said, "Can you give me a hug as well, Xiao Zhuo?"

In response, Dong Li quickly carried Ji Xiao Zhuo and stepped away from Zhang Cheng, "Shoo, shoo, don't steal him from me. I only just held him for a bit."

Zhang Cheng got annoyed, "So what if I want to hold him for a bit? He's not your child."

Seeing that the two were going to start a fight, Ji Yan reached out and took Xiao Zhuo away from them. Then he simply led Tang Tang and the others to the building where their new apartment was.

Dong Li and Zhang Cheng glared at each other at the back.

Ji Xiao Zhuo rested on Ji Yan's shoulder helplessly before speaking ruefully, "Daddy, I think growing too cute looking is quite troublesome sometimes."

The corner of Ji Yan's lips lifted. This was the first time he discovered his son had a humorous side.

—

Naturally, their group attracted other people's attention at the apartment building. They all guessed that a new family was moving in and started to crowd around enthusiastically.

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A woman who appeared to be in her 40's stepped up to speak to Ji Yan, "Xiao Ji, Is it your family that's moving in?"

The woman was the wife of Ji Yan's regiment commander, and she was quite close to Ji Yan. In reply, Ji Yan nodded, "Sao Zi, my wife and child are moving in to live here."

The regiment commander's wife was very happy, "En, that's great. Your family can live together from now on. This must be your son. He's really cute, ah."

Ji Xiao Zhuo promptly greeted her sweetly, "Hello, auntie. My name is Ji Xiao Zhuo."

"Oh my, he's such a well-behaved child." The woman pulled on Xiao Zhuo's hand before looking at Tang Tang, with crutches, who was standing behind Ji Yan. Then she looked towards Ji Yue. She was uncertain who was Ji Yan's wife. In her mind, she thought Ji Yue was more likely, but Tang Tang was standing closer to Ji Yan. So it should be Tang Tang, but looking at her appearance, the woman thought that may not be true since Ji Yan's qualifications were excellent.

Tang Tang felt her heart squeeze when she saw the woman looking so uncertain. Wasn't it obvious since she was standing so close to Bao Bao's daddy? Cry. Cry. How ugly was she, ah! Tang Tang lowered her head and looked at herself with grief. She still had a skeleton-like appearance. Tang Tang's gaze lingered on herself for a second. She quickly decided that she couldn't blame the other. Nevermind. Tang Tang decided to introduce herself instead.

Just when Tang Tang opened her mouth to speak, she didn't expect Ji Yan would beat her to it and introduce her, "Sao Zi, this is my wife, Tang Tang. As they have just moved in, I will be troubling to guide them."

The regiment commander's wife blanked out for a moment before smiling, "Yes. Just look for me if there are any problems. Everyone who lives here is family. Don't be courteous."

Tang Tang restrained the squeezing feeling she had and smiled sweetly, "Thank you, Sao Zi. You should come and visit once we have unpacked and settled in."

"En, yes, I will definitely visit. You should go first since there must be lots to do. I won't delay you."

When the exchange ended, Ji Yan led them into the building.

Once they disappeared into the building, the few wives gathered and started to gossip.

"Was that really battalion commander Ji's wife? Why is she …" They didn't have the nerve to finish the sentence.

"That's right, ah. Battalion commander Ji's is a talent and has very good academic qualifications. I always thought his wife would be like a goddess."

"You shouldn't judge a person by appearance. Maybe his wife is talented; otherwise, battalion commander Ji wouldn't like her. Previously, battalion commander Ji didn't even spare a glance at the beauty of the cultural regiment team."

"That's true …"

When the regiment commander's wife saw that there were a few people discussing Tang Tang, she frowned and said, "Let's not talk behind people's back, ok. It's their freedom to choose who they want. It's fine as long as they like each other."

The others knew they shouldn't be talking behind someone's back, so they smiled in embarrassment and quickly dispersed.

But the rumour that battalion commander Ji has an ugly wife got spread around the entire housing building.

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The apartment assigned to Ji Yan was located on the third floor. It was a two-bedroom apartment, and even though it wasn't very big, the design and layout were good. Tang Tang was satisfied with their new home.

Ji Xiao Zhuo was even happier than Tang Tang. He was so excited as he happily ran around the apartment.

The others carried the things that Tang Tang had brought into the apartment before bidding farewell since they still needed to go back to training.

Tang Tang didn't feel good after seeing that everyone who had helped out with the moving didn't even get a drink in return, but she didn't have anything to receive guests in her new home yet. So she took some of the sauces she had made from a box to give them as thanks. "Thank you for your help. But there is nothing at home yet, so I can't even prepare some tea for you. Once everything is settled, we'll invite you over again. Please take this instead. It's a sauce I made myself, I hope you'll accept."

A young soldier in their 20's was too embarrassed to accept, so he rejected Tang Tang, "Sao Zi, you're too courteous. Moving some stuff is not much. It's something I should do. There is no need for gifts or thanks."

Dong Li and Zhang Cheng glanced at each other. Both of their eyes brightened as they remembered the sauces that Ji Yan had at the canteen.

Zhang Cheng easily accepted the bottle from Tang Tang, "Then I won't be courteous, these sauces are delicious. Sao Zi, your cooking skills are very good. You don't know, but Ji Yan is so stingy. He wasn't willing to share the sauce you made with us. You need to give him a good scolding."

When Tang Tang heard this, she smiled as she took a glance at Ji Yan. Her heart was filled with sweetness.

Ji Yan expressionlessly gave Zhang Cheng a kick, which caused Zhang Cheng to shout out.

Although Dong Li didn't have a good impression of Tang Tang, he wasn't willing to reject the delicious sauce. No matter who he had to go against, he couldn't go against his stomach. He accepted the bottle from Tang Tang as he awkwardly gave his thanks.

Everyone else saw the two accept the sauce and knew it must be something good, so they swallowed down their original polite rejection and chose to accept the gift. Only the young soldier, who rejected at the beginning, became red-faced when he saw the scene. He didn't know if he should reject or accept the gift as well.

Tang Tang noticed his predicament and directly passed a bottle to his hands, "It's ok, you should also take one. Don't be polite."

The young soldier gave his thanks with embarrassment, "Thank you, Sao Zi,"

A flash of happiness flashed across Ji Yan's eyes unconsciously as he said, "It's alright. Don't be polite and take it. Go back to training."

The group left the apartment, pleased.

Ji Yue and Gu Zhang An also had to leave since both of them had a meeting to attend the next morning. Ji Yue hugged both Tang Tang and Ji Xiao Zhuo as she was reluctant to part from them. She agreed to see them again when they had free time and reluctantly left.

Once everyone was gone, Ji Yan looked at their empty home before telling Tang Tang, "We can't stay here tonight. I'll take you to the hotel for tonight. Then I'll arrange for someone to take you to buy furniture tomorrow. We'll move in when it's been sorted."

"En," Tang Tang nodded obediently. Then she took out the remaining bottles of sauces from the box, "Husband, I originally made these sauces to give to our neighbors as a meeting gift. But there are only four bottles left. Is that enough?"

Ji Yan didn't expect that Tang Tang would be so attentive and prepared these as gifts. He couldn't help but be happy internally and nodded, "It's enough. Zhang Cheng, who helped us, lives across from us and you have already given him some. We'll give two bottles to the regiment commander's family. The Sao Zi we spoke to today is the regiment commander's wife. I'll give the two remaining bottles to Dong Li."

When Ji Yan finished speaking, he took two bottles in one hand and lifted Xiao Zhuo with the other. "Let's go. I'll take you to the regiment commander's home and ask his wife to accompany you to the city to buy things tomorrow. Sao Zi is experienced. I'll be relieved if she's present."

The regiment commander's home was located in the building next to them. When the regiment commander's wife saw them, she brought fruits and drinks out for them. She even took many of her daughter's snacks out for Ji Xiao Zhuo. Very soon, Xiao Zhuo couldn't carry them all.

Ji Xiao Zhuo looked at the snacks he was carrying. He was hesitant, but he shook his head and declined, "Auntie, I can't eat so many. I'm very chubby. I need to lose weight."

Wen Wen, who was the regiment commander's daughter and was in high school, couldn't help but poke at Xiao Zhuo's belly in response and teased, "En, I agree that you need to lose weight. You're like a swimming ring. That's not good. The first thing for a handsome guy is that they can't be fat."

The regiment commander's wife patted Wen Wen's hand and jokingly scolded her, "Go, go, go, that's not true. Children should be chubby. When they grow up, they will naturally slim down. Xiao Zhuo will definitely be very handsome when he grows up."

Ji Xiao Zhuo nodded in agreement and seriously said to the people present, "I'm just temporarily chubby. I will grow up to be as handsome as my daddy because mummy said I look like daddy. Mummy said daddy is very handsome, so I will be very handsome as well~."

"Really, what your mummy said is true. Your daddy is very handsome!" The regiment commander's wife repeated Xiao Zhuo's words while she looked teasingly at Tang Tang.

Tang Tang bit her lips. She was so embarrassed that she didn't dare to look at Ji Yan. It was true that she mentioned this to Xiao Zhuo before, but Tang Tang said that to encourage Ji Xiao Zhuo to lose weight. She didn't expect Xiao Zhuo to sell her out. Cry. Cry. She didn't know if Bao Bao's daddy felt she wasn't being reserved.

After he got praised for being handsome, Ji Yan's expression didn't change. He glanced at Tang Tang, who had lowered her head like an ostrich. He pursed his lips.

When the regiment commander's wife saw that Tang Tang's face was thin, she stopped teasing her and changed the topic, "You can't cook tonight, so stay for the evening meal today. It could be considered as a welcoming meal for you."

Seeing that Ji Yan wanted to decline, the regiment commander's wife deliberately changed to a serious expression, "You can't decline; otherwise, I'll get angry." Ji Yan could only nod and agree.

Then the regiment commander's wife immediately told Ji Yan, "Call both Dong Li and Zhang Cheng over. Tonight the few of you can properly have a drink with your regiment commander."

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Ji Yan obeyed since it wasn't good if he, a lone man, stayed to chat with a few women. He stood up and said, "Then I'll go back to the camp to do some things and call those two over as well. I'll trouble you with Tang Tang and Xiao Zhuo."

The regiment commander's wife waved her hand, "It's no trouble. Go and leave."

Once Ji Yan was gone, the regiment commander's wife noticed that it wasn't long before the evening meal, so she started to prepare the meal. She took out the ingredients from the fridge and rejoiced, "Luckily, I bought quite a lot yesterday, so there should be enough food for tonight."

She originally planned to let her daughter, Wen Wen, entertain the guests. However, she discovered that her daughter was acting as the guest instead. Wen Wen was playing a game on her phone, and the sound was quite loud. The regiment commander's wife got annoyed and criticised, "Wen Wen, don't you know how to help your mother. You're already 17 years old, but all you do is play on your phone all day. Who would dare to marry you in the future!"

Wen Wen pouted and mumbled, "Mum, who said I'm lazy. You haven't seen people who are worse than me. In my dormitory, many students are too lazy to wash their own clothes. I wash my clothes. How can no one would want to marry someone like me? The number of people who want to pursue me will queue all the way to France!"

Her mother rolled her eyes, "You can carry on boasting. Whoever marries you will be like marrying an ancestor."

Wen Wen stomped her feet, "Mum, is there anyone who will speak to their own daughter like that? Am I actually your biological daughter, ah?"

The regiment commander's wife replied leisurely, "Actually, I picked you up from the streets."

Wen Wen was so angry that a bottle could be hanged from her mouth.

Even though they were arguing, Tang Tang could tell their relationship was actually very good. Tang Tang laughed as she watched. Then she got up and took the ingredients from the regiment commander's wife and said, "Wen Wen is still young, Sao Zi. Let the children play. I'll help you instead."

The regiment commander's wife rejected Tang Tang's suggestion as she waved her hand, "No need. You're the guest. How can the guest do the work? I was complaining that Wen Wen was too lazy. She's a young lady now, but she doesn't do any of the household chores. I'm afraid if she carries on like this, her future days would be difficult."

"Sao Zi, you're worrying about it too early. A good lady will be loved. You don't need to be courteous with me. Let me help you. I enjoy cooking, that is not a lie."

"Then …" The regiment commander's wife thought for a moment. She shouldn't treat Tang Tang too distantly, like she was an outsider, and nodded in the end, "Alright. Then I'll trouble you to help me."

Tang Tang started to separate the vegetables as she looked at the rest of the ingredients on the counter., "Sao Zi, what are you planning to make with these ingredients? I can do the preparations of the dishes you are planning to make."

The regiment commander's wife let out an 'Ah' sound before she smiled and replied, "To be honest, I'm ashamed to say that I have been cooking for so many years, but I only know how to make a few dishes. They are all normal home cooking, and the taste is ordinary. I don't know how to make anything complicated. I just simmer the meat and stir-fry the vegetables."

While she spoke, the regiment commander's wife asked, " Tang Tang, do you have any suggestions? If you do, just tell me. Don't hide your ideas, ah. I don't really know how to cook. I am not being modest with you."

Tang Tang couldn't help but smile. She felt that Sao Zi was someone easy to get along with. Tang Tang was not polite and replied, "Sao Zi, I have taken a look at the ingredients, and I think we can make braised pork balls, prawn foo yung, Si Xi meatballs, meat stew, and sweet and sour fish. Is that ok?"

To be honest, Tang Tang had a selfish reason, but she was too embarrassed to say it out loud. Ji Yan liked eating meat stew and sweet and sour fish, so she wanted to make these two dishes. But for her to do this, it didn't seem too good?

The regiment commander's wife didn't know how to make these complicated sounding dishes. The way she looked at Tang Tang changed, "Do you know how to make all these dishes, Tang Tang?"

Tang Tang nodded, what was the matter?

"Ah," the regiment commander's wife was shocked, but she was also pleasantly surprised. "All the dishes you mentioned now, I have eaten them before outside. All I have ever cooked are things like braised pork, braised fish, and chili prawns. I don't know how to make any of the dishes you just mentioned. I didn't expect you would actually know how to make all those when you're so young. How old are you?"

"I'm 25 years old."

When she died in her previous world, she was 18. The current body she was in was currently 25.

She was only 25 years old. The regiment commander's wife's admiration for Tang Tang grew. She quickly took off her apron and passed it to Tang Tang and said, "Sao Zi will be shameless tonight. Tang Tang, help me cook tonight. I'll assist you. Let me watch and learn some skills from you. Is that alright?"

Cooking was something that Tang Tang enjoyed doing, so she didn't think it was tiring. Tang Tang smiled as she wore the apron, "It's not much, Sao Zi. If you want to learn, I'll teach you. It's quite easy to learn."

Then she started to cook.

The regiment commander's wife watched Tang Tang's nimble movements flow like water. She couldn't help but think that Ji Yan didn't blindly look for a wife. Even though the appearance wasn't great, one couldn't just marry a wife based on outside appearances, since they would be passing their days together, it was the inside that was important. Look at this young wife, her cooking skills were amazing, and her personality was gentle. It was a pleasure to marry a wife like that. Nowadays, not many women cook, and more and more couples would eat outside after work. The number of times they entered the kitchen could probably be counted with one set of hands.

The more she watched, the more she liked Tang Tang.

When the majority of the dishes were ready, loud noises were coming from the outside. The regiment commander's wife smiled as she said, "They have come back. We set the dishes on the table."

Tang Tang didn't stop cooking and replied, "Sao Zi, can you take the dishes out first. Let them eat while it's still hot. It will taste better that way. I'll be done after stir-frying the vegetables."

"Alright," the regiment commander's wife left the kitchen to greet the men who came in. "Quickly wash your hands and eat."

The regiment commander took the lead and sat down first. When he saw the table of dishes, surprise flashed across his eyes and asked his wife, "Lao Liu, this isn't your cooking, right? Did a chef come?"

His wife smiled as she explained, "I didn't cook these. How can I make such good dishes? It was Ji Yan's wife who made them. I'm ashamed, but Tang Tang's skills are superior."

Then she teased Ji Yan, who was seated, "Ji Yan, you married a good wife."

Ji Yan had a small smile on his face.

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Dong Li was stunned as he stared at the dishes. He didn't dare to believe that all these fragrant dishes were made by that hysterical drunk woman, or was it really like Ji Yan told him that she had completely changed?

The regiment commander's wife looked around and asked, "Where is that boy, Zhang Cheng? Wasn't he called over?"

Dong Li answered, "He went to get his wife. They will both come later to eat."

Zhang Cheng couldn't make dinner tonight, and his wife wouldn't have anything to eat when she got home. So he could only bring his wife along.

The regiment commander's wife let out an 'Ah' sound before saying, "Then you can start eating first. I'll go and help Tang Tang."

"Come, come, don't be courteous. Let's try Ji Yan's wife cooking."

The regiment commander took a large prawn and dipped it into the sauce before placing it in his mouth. "Mm, not bad! The flavour is not bad! Ji Yan's wife has some skills."

"It's true. It's delicious. Big sister Tang Tang is amazing." Wen Wen praised after eating some food.

Dong Li hurriedly put a prawn in his mouth without peeling the shell. He spat out the shell after swallowing the prawn. He didn't say anything and looked at Ji Yan. His eyes held shock and envy.

Ji Yan didn't bother with him and placed some food into Ji Xiao Zhuo's bowl to let him eat slowly.

At this moment, Zhang Cheng and his wife arrived. Seeing that everyone had started to eat, he quickly pulled a chair for his wife, "Come and sit, my wife. Let's hurry and eat. You must be hungry, right?"

Zhang Cheng's wife, Fang Yu Wei, smiled and greeted everyone before sitting down and picking up the chopsticks to begin eating.

Zhang Cheng was surprised when he looked at the table, "How come the dishes today are so lavish? Sao Zi's cooking skills have improved!"

The regiment commander laughed, "What has improved? These were made by Ji Yan's wife. Your Sao Zi can't make such fragrant dishes."

When Zhang Cheng heard this, he immediately gave a thumbs up towards Ji Yan before he started to eat as well.

After they ate for a while, the regiment commander lifted his wine cup and said, "Don't just eat, let us have a good drink tonight!"

Zhang Cheng laughed, "I think we should drink to Ji Yan. It's a happy day for him today. Since his wife and child have come, his days will get better from now on."

"Yes, that's right. We should toast Ji Yan!"

Ji Yan knew he couldn't escape tonight,so he didn't say anything and simply drank.

When Tang Tang finished cooking everything, the group outside had already opened their second bottle of alcohol.

Seeing Tang Tang exit the kitchen, they all gave their praise and gratitude and let her quickly sit down and eat.

Ji Yan pulled out the chair next to him and told her, "You've worked hard. Sit down and eat."

Tang Tang felt sweet inside. She gave him a sweet smile and sat down beside him. Tang Tang ate while putting dishes in Xiao Zhuo's bowl. When she saw that everyone was drinking with Ji Yan, Tang Tang was afraid he would hurt his stomach, so she took Ji Yan's bowl and served some soup for him. Then she secretly pulled on Ji Yan's sleeve from under the table and quietly reminded him, "Husband, drink some soup first before drinking alcohol, ok?"

Ji Yan glanced at her before putting down his chopsticks. Then he picked up a spoon and started to drink the soup.

Then Tang Tang asked Ji Xiao Zhuo, "Bao Bao, do you want to drink some soup?"

Ji Xiao Zhuo shook his head and pointed his chubby finger at a prawn, "Mummy, I want to eat prawns, but I can't peel the shell."

"You're still young. Mummy will peel them for you."

Tang Tang placed a couple of prawns in her bowl and peeled one for Xiao Zhuo before peeling another one for Ji Yan. She unbiasedly peeled one each for both father and son.

The regiment commander's wife watched the scene. She suddenly felt that from the men present, Ji Yan had picked the best wife. His days must be very comfortable.

Then her gaze went to Fang Yu Wei, who just sat down and ate when she arrived. She watched Zhang Cheng drink while placing food in Fang Yu Wei's bowl. The regiment commander's wife felt rueful as she thought every couple interacted differently.

Tonight they were celebrating Tang Tang and Xiao Zhuo moving into the military housing. so they were the stars of the night. But Tang Tang couldn't drink as she still had some injuries, so no one made it difficult for her, and everyone focused on Ji Yan instead. Ji Yan couldn't avoid this and accepted his fate of drinking one cup after another.

Tang Tang got worried as she watched from the side, but she didn't want to ruin the mood, so she could only keep pouring water for Ji Yan. She also reminded him to eat, but, in the end, Ji Yan still drank a lot. His face became red, and he was slightly unsteady on his feet.

Ji Yan got drunk.

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Once everyone had enough drink and food, everyone had a different level of drunkness, and not just Ji Yan as all of them had drunk to their heart's content.

The regimental commander's wife spoke to the group, "Everyone, go and sit on the sofa. I'll make some tea for everyone to sober up."

Tang Tang held Ji Yan's arm and helped him to sit down on the sofa. She couldn't help but touch his large scalding hand and worriedly asked, "Husband, are you ok?"

Ji Yan's face was flushed red, and his eyes were not as clear as usual. It was like there was a layer of mist. He looked at Tang Tang for a while before slowly shaking his head, "I'm alright."

Pursing her lips, Tang Tang was afraid that his stomach might not feel well, but she remembered that she didn't have a kitchen to use after leaving, so she could only make some sober up soup here. After giving it some thought, she entered the kitchen and spoke to the regimental commander's wife, who was currently making some tea, "Sao Zi, I want to make some sobering soup. Xiao Zhuo's dad drank too much tonight. I'm afraid he might throw up later, and I don't have a kitchen to make him some when we go back."

The regimental commander's wife nodded in understanding, "Ji Yan has drunk too much tonight. He will most likely throw up when he goes back. It's a good idea to make some sobering soup. Just make the soup here, and since you're making some, make some more so all of them can drink it together."

Tang Tang took some ingredients out from the fridge and a pot to quickly make the soup. When she was done, she ladled a few bowls and placed them on a tray to take them out to the living room, and thenshe placed the tray on the coffee and passed a bowl to Fang Yu Wei, who was sitting beside Zhang Cheng. "Yu Wei Sao Zi, give Zhang Cheng some sobering soup. It will be good for his stomach."

Fang Yu Wei smiled at Tang Tang and gave her thanks, "Thank you, ah. Thanks for the trouble."

Then she passed the bowl of soup to Zhang Cheng's hand while secretly pinching his waist. Fang Yu Wei quietly threatened, "Quickly drink the sobering soup. You stink of alcohol. If you dare to throw up on my floor, you can sleep outside."

Zhang Cheng hissed from the pinches. He got afraid of the threat of getting kicked out of the bedroom, so he promptly held the bowl of sobering soup and drank it in one go. He didn't even care that the soup was extremely hot .

Tang Tang was shocked as she watched them. She felt that Fang Yu Wei was amazing as she knew how to manage her husband. But Tang Tang knew that she shouldn't watch for too long since each couple interacted differently, so she turned to give Dong Li a bowl of sobering soup.

"Thank you, Sao Zi."

Dong Li sincerely gave his thanks. He was also sincere when he called her "Sao Zi." The impression he had of Tang Tang had changed completely. No matter how she was before, now she was good and deserved his respect.

In response, Tang Tang waved her hand to indicate that he didn't need to thank her. Then she carried the final bowl of sobering soup and sat beside Ji Yan. When she saw him resting against the sofa with his eyes closed, Tang Tang shook his arm worriedly, "Husband. Husband."

Ji Yan slowly opened his eyes and looked at her. His eyes were slightly red.

With a spoon, Tang Tang scooped some soup and moved the spoon to his mouth. She quietly coaxed, "Husband, drink some sobering soup. We'll go back and rest afterward."

Ji Yan was absolutely drunk, and his mind was muddled. Normally, he would take the bowl and drink by himself. However, now, he compliantly opened his mouth and swallowed the soup he was fed. As Tang Tang continued to bring the spoon to his mouth, Ji Yan obediently swallowed the soup.

Even though Ji Yan was drunk, Tang Tang thought he was a good drunk because he didn't cause any fuss or make any noise. He was very quiet and didn't become a crazy drunkard. There was a saying that what type of drunk a person was depended on the person's personality. It seemed that the saying was correct.

After finishing feeding the bowl of soup, Tang Tang didn't stay for long and bid farewell to the regimental commander's family.

Dong Li didn't drink too much tonight, so he was rather sober. Since he knew Tang Tang had nowhere to sleep tonight, Dong Li guided them to a small hotel and got a room for the small family. Tang Tang didn't speak up as she watched because she was too worried to let Ji Yan sleep alone tonight as he was drunk.

Dong Li supported Ji Yan to the bed. Seeing that there was nothing else, he bid Tang Tang goodbye, "Sao Zi, I'm going to go back first. Call me if anything happens."

"Thank you, ah, Dong Li. It's not early now. Quickly go back and have a rest."

Ji Xiao Zhuo waved at Dong Li and spoke seriously like a little adult, "Uncle, you don't need to worry, quickly go back, mummy and I will look after daddy properly."

Stroking Xiao Zhuo's head, Dong Li said, "Alright, uncle will leave now. I'll leave your daddy in your care."

Once Dong Li was gone, Tang Tang took off Ji Yan's shoes and moved his legs so he would be more comfortable. Then she looked at his clothes and became troubled. She was undecided if she should just leave him wearing his slightly dirty training uniform to bed because Bao Bao's daddy usually liked to be clean. Would he be uncomfortable sleeping in uniform? But she didn't have the nerve to take his clothes, especially since there wasn't a change of clothes here. She couldn't let him sleep naked either, what would he think of her when the morning arrives? After all, they didn't really have an intimate relationship.

Tang Tang's face became red as she thought.

Ji Xiao Zhuo pulled on Tang Tang's hand and looked up at her to ask, "Mummy, what's wrong? Why are you looking at daddy motionlessly?"

Tang Tang was frustrated. She bit her lips and decided to leave Ji Yan's clothes alone. He'll have to suffer for the night.

Then she took Xiao Zhuo to the bathroom for a bath first. After that, he went to the middle of the bed while Tang Tang told him, "Bao Bao, daddy is drunk. Can you look after him while mummy takes a bath?" Ji Xiao Zhuo patted his little chest and guaranteed, "Don't worry and have your bath, mummy. I will look after daddy."

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Seeing that Ji Yan was still sleeping in the small spot without moving, she assumed that nothing would happen, so Tang Tang grabbed some clean clothes to take a bath. Once she was finished, she took their dirty clothes and washed them before hanging them in the bathroom. When Tang Tang came out of the bathroom, she thought that Xiao Zhuo would have fallen asleep by now, but who knew that he was still staring at his daddy with wide eyes as he parred Ji Yan's chest softly. It was as if he was coaxing his daddy to sleep.

Tang Tang's heart became soft. She got closer and gave Xiao Zhuo a kiss, "Okay now, Bao Bao. Mummy will look after daddy now, so go to sleep."

It was obvious the little one was tired, but he still forced himself to widen his eyes as he shook his head, "Mummy, I'm not tired. I will look after daddy with you. Mummy will get tired looking after daddy alone."

Tang Tang knew that Xiao Zhuo was a sensible child, so she didn't keep urging him. She simply stroked his head and said, "Alright. Let's look after daddy together, but you just need to hold your daddy's hand for him to sleep well."

After hearing that, the little one immediately held Ji Yan's hand firmly.

Tang Tang took a basin of warm water from the bathroom. There was a towel in the basin, which Tang Tang wrung before wiping Ji Yan's face, so he would be more comfortable as he slept.

As she wiped, Tang Tang's attention unconsciously went to Ji Yan's face; strong eyebrows, long narrow eyes, straight eyelashes, high nose bridge, thin lips, firm chin, and sharp edges. Also, he was covered with a strict aura, so even though he was asleep, people wouldn't dare to look at him with contempt.

He was sharp, but he was a man that made people feel safe.

Tang Tang has lived two lives, but she never interacted with outsiders. In the past, she would often imagine what kind of man she would marry, but no matter how hard she thought, she couldn't come up with anything concrete because everything felt unrealistic.

Until she came here and saw Ji Yan. There was finally an image in her mind. He was her husband. Someone she relies on for life. No one else can replace him.

The fact Ji Yan was her husband didn't make her feel awkward or have any rejection. She didn't feel uncomfortable even though they were from different time periods. Even Tang Tang didn't know the reason why.

Although Tang Tang didn't have any experience with love, she wasn't a stupid person who didn't understand anything. Thankfully, she had read many novels, so Tang Tang knew that the feelings she had when facing Ji Yan alone were not normal. Even though she had not admitted it, she couldn't lie to herself or her heart. She liked Ji Yan, she had secretly fallen for her husband.

However, she knew that he didn't like her. At most, he currently did not hate her.

But she will work hard to be a good wife and make Ji Yan like her.

Maybe the towel had remained still for too long, but Ji Yan lightly opened his eyes and gazed at Tang Tang.

Tang Tang's hand froze. She suddenly felt guilty and probed, "Husband? Are you awake?"

Ji Yan didn't answer and continued staring at Tang Tang.

Biting her lips, Tang Tang started to slowly wipe his neck. Tang Tang let out a breath in relief when she saw Ji Yan did not move and let her continue. She knew he was still drunk.

Tang Tang didn't dare to let her thoughts wander anymore and focused on wiping his face, neck, and hands before changing the water and towel in the basin. Next, Tang Tang took off his socks before carefully wiping his feet.

Ji Yan blinked. In the next second, he closed his eyes and silently went back to sleep.

Their feet were very different from each other. Ji Yan's feet looked like they were twice as big as hers. Also, his feet were very hard with calluses at the bottom and scars at the top. Judging by the scars, the injuries were not light.

Tang Tang's heart hurt as she gently touched the scars. She thought that if he even had scars on his feet, she couldn't imagine how many scars his body had.

It must be difficult protecting the country, and his body was probably not as healthy as it looked. It seemed that she should make some medical baths for Ji Yan to soak his feet and heal his internal injuries.

On the side, Ji Xiao Zhuo's wide eyes watched his mummy wipe his daddy's big feet carefully. She looked like she was wiping a treasure. Xiao Zhuo blinked. He was perplexed and suddenly asked, "Mummy, does daddy's feet stink?"

For a moment, Tang Tang blanked as she got surprised by the little one's question. She couldn't help but smile as she asked back, "Why did you ask that?"

Ji Xiao Zhuo lifted his chubby leg as he struggled to lift his feet up to his nose. He took a sniff. He was satisfied that it didn't smell before answering, "Normally, when my feet are stinky, I'm not willing to touch it. I'll only touch after it has been cleaned."

Ji Xiao Zhuo was a child with mysophobia. He would even avoid touching his feet if it wasn't cleaned.

Tang Tang smiled, "Then, you should take a sniff to know if daddy's feet smell or not."

Ji Xiao Zhuo was at a loss as he hesitated. In the end, he crawled close to his daddy's feet and took a sniff with his bottom sticking up. He immediately covered his nose in the next second. He frowned and retreated away. Xiao Zhuo looked at Tang Tang in grievance and said, "Mummy, daddy's feet stink."

"Puff –" Tang Tang couldn't hold in her laughter. She felt the little one's mysophobia was strong since he was even avoiding his father. If his father was awake, would Ji Yan feel his heart break?

To be honest, Ji Yan's feet did not smell too bad. However, they wouldn't smell good either because he exercised a lot as a soldier. They had lots of training to do, especially since Ji Yan was in the special forces. An average person wouldn't be able to imagine the amount of training they did. Their feet would sweat a lot. It wouldn't be normal if their feet didn't smell.

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Tang Tang explained to Xiao Zhuo, "Daddy needs to train so he will sweat a lot every day. It's normal that his feet smell. They won't smell anymore after they are cleaned. They will be fine after mummy wipes them a few more times."

Ji Xiao Zhuo lowered the hand that was covering his nose and said, "Mummy, you're not avoiding daddy even though he smells."

Tang Tang changed the basin of water again before carrying on wiping Ji Yan's feet. She replied while wiping, "Because daddy is mummy's husband, ah. A wife will not avoid their husband just like mummy won't avoid Bao Bao. Even if Bao Bao's feet stink, mummy would still touch it, right?"

Ji Xiao Zhuo remembered back to when his mummy was washing his stinky feet. He immediately thought that his mummy was great and crawled to Tang Tang to give her a kiss, "Mummy, I love you."

Tang Tang felt like a flower had bloomed inside her and kissed Xiao Zhuo back on his forehead, "Ok, quickly go and lay down. Mummy will be done soon."

Obediently, Ji Xiao Zhuo nodded and crawled back to his original spot. He laid under the duvet and took hold of Ji Yan's hand again.

Tang Tang wiped Ji Yan until he was clean, and there wasn't any smell before lying down on the other side of Xiao Zhuo. She switched off the main light and kept the bedside light on, so it would be convenient if Ji Yan or Xiao Zhuo wanted to go to the toilet later in the night.

Under Tang Tang's gentle patting, Ji Xiao Zhuo quickly fell asleep and entered dreamland. As for Tang Tang, she soon fell asleep as it had been quite busy for her today. In the entire room, there was only a small yellow glow shining on the family of three. It was quiet and warm.

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At six o'clock in the morning, Ji Yan woke up on time by his internal clock. As he opened his eyes, his mind was spinning slightly. After a few minutes, he remembered everything from the previous night. He knew that he drank too much. He rubbed his temples and slowly sat up on the bed.

Ji Yan turned his head to look at Xiao Zhuo and Tang Tang who were sleeping deeply beside him. They were even breathing at the same time.

Ji Yan's gaze swept across Ji Xiao Zhuo and stopped on Tang Tang's face. He remembered all her actions when he was drunk. An awkward expression flashed across Ji Yan's face.

He lowered his head in silence for a while. Then Ji Yan silently stood up and went to the bathroom for his morning ablution. Without waking up the mother and son pair, he quietly left. But before Ji Yan left, he left a message on Tang Tang's phone and slipped a debit card into Tang Tang's bag.

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Tang Tang was woken up by the constant knocking noise. When she opened her eyes, she saw that it was almost nine. She was shocked and immediately stood up. Tang Tang didn't think and rushed to open the door. It was the regimental commander's wife and Wen Wen.

"Tang Tang, you're not ready yet, ah. Aren't we going to buy furniture today, it wouldn't be good if we're going late."

Tang Tang quickly let the two enter, "Sorry, Sao Zi. I've slept in. I'll go and get ready now. I'll be quick."

The regimental commander's wife saw Ji Xiao Zhuo was still sleeping and walked closer to the bed and said, "You should go and get ready and pack your things. I will wake Xiao Zhuo and help him change. It'll be quicker this way."

Tang Tang wasn't polite and left Xiao Zhuo in the care of the regimental commander's wife. Then she went to the bathroom to get ready before packing away the things she brought. By the time she was done, Xiao Zhuo was also ready. The group rushed down and got into a car to go to the city.

It took two hours to get to the city from the base. During the journey, Tang Tang finally had time to look at her phone and saw the message from Ji Yan. Then she took out the debit card from her bag. The corner of her lips lifted unconsciously.

When they arrived at the city, the regimental commander's wife directly led them to a furniture store and let Tang Tang take her time to choose.

They would live for the long term in the apartment at the base,so Tang Tang couldn't choose things randomly. Everything needed to be thought out and arranged properly to have a warm home. So before they moved, Tang Tang had asked Ji Yue for advice. Ji Yue had sent her lots of images of decorated homes, and Tang Tang spent some time studying them, so she had an idea of what furniture and appliances she wanted. The process of picking out furniture went smoothly. Also, the store could deliver everything together, which made Tang Tang happy. The only issue which made Tang Tang feel unhappy was that when she had to pay for the things she wanted, she spent fifty thousand yuan五万 at once, which made her heart hurt.

After buying furniture and appliances, they went to get bowls, pans, and other daily essentials. A large amount of money was spent again. The hurt expression on Tang Tang's face got heavier.

Seeing her expression, the regimental commander's wife smiled, "Buying furniture is like this. The things you got are in the middle price range. Don't feel hurt over it."

Tang Tang deflated, "Sao Zi, Ji Yan doesn't earn much as a soldier. When I think about spending so much of his hard-earned money at once, my heart hurts."

The regimental commander's wife patted her in understanding, "That's right. Their job is hard, and they don't earn much. We should be empathetic and save wherever we could and don't spend freely without thinking."

Tang Tang deeply agreed.

Wen Wen, who heard their conversation sighed. She pulled on the mother's clothes, "Why do I feel you said that on purpose for me to listen? You're not going to back out and not buy me clothes, right? That is wrong! You can't back out from your promise."

The regimental commander's wife got angry and poked on Wen Wen's forehead, "You brat. Who said that I won't buy it for you?"

Wen Wen smiled happily and immediately pulled on her mother's hand towards a clothing store, "That's good. Then let's go and buy clothes!"

Tang Tang pulled Ji Xiao Zhuo along and accompanied them to the clothing store.

This was Tang Tang's first time going to a clothing store. All the clothes she was wearing belonged to the original owner. However, most of the clothes from the original owner's wardrobe were rather revealing, and Tang Tang didn't want to wear them. She went through the wardrobe and finally found two sets of clothing that were long-sleeved tops and long trousers. Tang Tang had been constantly wearing these two sets of clothing, and she didn't plan to buy more clothes. So when they entered the store, Tang Tang carried Xiao Zhuo as they sat on a sofa in the store and waited for Wen Wen and the regimental commander's wife to finish shopping.

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Ji Xiao Zhuo watched Wen Wen constantly picking out clothes to try. Then he looked towards Tang Tang in comparison. He pulled on Tang Tang's hand and asked, "Mummy, aren't you going to buy some clothes?"

Tang Tang shook her head, "Mummy, doesn't need to. Mummy has clothes."

Ji Xiao Zhuo frowned in puzzlement, "But I haven't seen you go clothes shopping, don't all girls like buying clothes a lot? Why aren't you buying clothes as well?"

She didn't expect the little one to know that females generally liked shopping. Tang Tang also didn't know where he had heard this the end, she smiled and stroked his head, "Not all girls like shopping. Mummy doesn't like it."

Ji Xiao Zhuo looked at her suspiciously and remembered the expression she had when she paid for the furniture. He shook his head, "No. That's not true. Mummy, you're lying. You also like shopping, right? You're just not willing to spend money, right?"

She didn't expect the little one to be so sharp and correctly guess her reason. Tang Tang patiently explained, "Part of the reason is really that mummy already has clothes. The other part is to save money. Mummy doesn't work, so both of us rely on daddy working really hard to support us. So we shouldn't waste daddy's hard-earned money, right? We shouldn't spend money unnecessarily."

Even though he didn't fully understand, Ji Xiao Zhuo nodded and wondered if his family was poor and if he should eat less in the future.

At this moment, Wen Wen, who was wearing a white dress, came out from the dressing room. She did a twirl before asking, "Sister Tang Tang, what do you think? Does it look good?"

Tang Tang carefully analyzed her. Taking into consideration that they grew up in different time periods, and that they had different customs in the dressing style, Tang Tang still thought that the dress was beautiful. She gave Wen Wen a thumbs up and said, "Very good. It suits you really well."

"Really? I also think it looks good as well. Then I will get this!" Wen Wen simply let the sales assistant take the dress to the counter to pack. After that, Wen Wen noticed that Tang Tang had been sitting still all the time and said, "Sister Tang Tang, why don't you try on some clothes. Since we came to the city, why not buy some clothes?"

To be honest, Wen Wen felt that Tang Tang's clothes were unsuitable for her. Tang Tang was young, but she dressed up like she was a middle-aged woman in her thirties or forties. Tang Tang didn't look good in those clothes. Wen Wen thought that Tang Tang should change her dress style because Xiao Zhuo's father was so outstanding, what would she do if he disliked her clothes?

Tang Tang smiled faintly and shook her head, "I'm not buying any. I have enough clothes."

In response, Wen Wen's eyes turned, she suddenly moved closer to Tang Tang and quietly said, "Sister Tang Tang, you actually really like Xiao Zhuo's father, right?"

Tang Tang blanked. She looked dryly at Wen Wen and replied, "Wen Wen, you .. you … what are you saying?"

Wen Wen laughed and put her arm around Tang Tang's shoulder, "Don't deny it. I have seen the way you look at Xiao Zhuo's father, that can't escape my eyes. The way you look at him is soft like water, I have never seen a woman so gentle before!"

Was she so obvious? Tang Tang couldn't help it and touched her eyes. Her face went red. Tang Tang stammered, but no words came out.

Seeing Tang Tang suddenly became red, Wen Wen patted her shoulder, "Ai, it's nothing embarrassing. You're husband and wife. It's normal to like your husband. If you don't like him, then that's not normal."

Tang Tang went silent because she had no way of explaining to Wen Wen about her husband-and-wife relationship.

Wen Wen interrupted and changed the topic slightly, "But Xiao Zhuo's father is really outstanding, so his wife can't be too bad. Otherwise, people would think you are not suitable. Also, men are animals that rely on sight. If you want to keep a man, you must become beautiful; otherwise, they will soon dislike you. So it's important for women to be beautiful!"

Tang Tang agreed with Wen Wen's words. So she had to say her true thoughts, "I agree with you. However,I think that I'm unsuitable for Xiao Zhuo's daddy because I'm originally not beautiful."

After hearing this response, Wen Wen almost spat blood. Wen Wen sighed and sized up Tang Tang, "Sister Tang Tang, your height is probably similar to mine about 167cm, but your weight is probably half of mine?

Feeling that her weight was getting mocked, Tang Tang retorted, "What do you mean by probably half? I weigh 39kg!"

"My god!" Wen Wen was dumbfounded. "We're similar in height, but I weigh 55kg, and you're only 39kg! Did you eat only rice when growing up?"

Tang Tang felt wronged, "But I'm already trying really hard to gain weight."

Wen Wen seriously told her, "To be honest, sister Tang Tang, I don't think your facial features look bad, but you're too skinny. Also, your skin doesn't look well, so that's why you don't look good now. But all these things can be improved and changed."

Tang Tang felt a bit better and nodded as she continued listening to Wen Wen.

"All these changes require time. The results won't show in a few days. But there is one thing that can be fixed straight away, and that's clothing style! Clothes are very important to women. People can wear the same clothes but give off completely different feelings. Clothing can complement your figure. Sister Tang Tang, take a look at the clothes you're wearing. They look really ugly. How can you attract a man's attention?"

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"Do they really look that bad?" Tang Tang looked at her own clothes with uncertainty.

Wen Wen nodded firmly, "It truly looks bad. So you need to change the style of clothing you wear. Otherwise, how can you keep hold of Xiao Zhuo's father's heart? Also, if you don't dress up, other people will, ah. Then you could be used to compare with someone else. What if a vixen appears? What do you think?"

Wen Wen's words made Tang Tang hesitate. Should she really change the way she dresses? Would there really be an effect if she does?

"Then … I'll go and take a look?"

Seeing that Tang Tang was finally persuaded, Wen Wen clapped and immediately pulled Tang Tang along to choose clothes.

Ji Xiao Zhuo was also exhilarated when he saw his mummy was willing to buy clothes. He even started to select some clothing for his mummy.

Wen Wen chose a knee-length, loose white dress with puffy sleeves for Tang Tang. The distinguishing feature of the dress was that it was loose. So even if skinny people wear it, they would look classy in it. Also, they wouldn't look as thin. Wen Wen thought that the dress was very suitable for Tang Tang and insisted for Tang Tang to try it on.

Tang Tang thought that the dress was too revealing. Half of her legs and arms would be exposed. Originally, Tang Tang wanted to refuse, but when she remembered that all women wore clothes like that here. If she didn't wear those types of clothes, would Bao Bao's daddy think that she's too old fashioned and ugly? Should she learn to follow the current trends?

In the end, Tang Tang clenched her teeth and took the dress to the changing room to try it on. After a long time, she awkwardly came out of the changing room.

When Wen Wen saw her, she immediately gave Tang Tang a thumbs up, "Sister Tang Tang, this dress really suits you. You don't look as skinny as before, and the feeling you're giving has changed. You look really good."

The regimental commander's wife also nodded, "Not bad. Not bad. It's like you became a different person."

Ji Xiao Zhuo solemnly touched his chin as he walked around Tang Tang a few times. He was really pleased, "Mummy, this one looks really good!"

Since they all said she looked good, Tang Tang finally dared to look at the mirror and carefully observed herself. If she stopped thinking about the revealing parts, she did look like a different person. Since the wounds and bruises on her face have been gradually fading, her appearance didn't look frightening anymore. The white dress seemed to make her skin look lighter, and like what Wen Wen has said, she didn't look that skinny. At least, she didn't look like she was skin and bones in the dress.

Thinking like that, Tang Tang thought the dress was not bad.

Tang Tang was persuaded, and she suddenly wanted to buy the dress.

Unfortunately, when they asked for the price, the dress actually cost 800 Yuan. The price frightened Tang Tang, and she immediately said that she didn't need it. It was too expensive.

No matter how much Wen Wen and the regimental commander's wife persuaded her, Tang Tang was unwilling to buy it. Since they didn't have any ideas left, they gave up, but Wen Wen thought it was regretful. She carried on mumbling, "To be honest, 800 Yuan is not that expensive, sister Tang Tang. It's alright to occasionally buy some clothes. Why do you treat yourself so harshly? It's hard to find clothes that suit oneself so well."

Tang Tang smiled, "I know. I also really like that dress, but it's too expensive. So I can buy some material and make an identical dress when I get home. In this way, the dress won't even cost 100 Yuan."

Wen Wen widened her eyes and asked unbelievably, "Sister Tang Tang, you said you can make it yourself? And that it would be identical?"

Tang Tang nodded, "I looked carefully at the dress before to see how it's made. It's very simple. As long as I have the material, I can complete it in a day. It would be exactly the same as the original."

She had confidence in this. After all, needlework was one of Tang Tang's specialties.

The regimental commander's wife was also shocked, "Tang Tang, you even know how to make clothes. Did you learn it before?"

Tang Tang couldn't say that she started learning needlework when she was young. She could only use the original owner's experience and skills,so she said, "My major at University was fashion design."

Wen Wen and the regimental commander's wife immediately understood. No wonder, it was normal for a major in fashion design to know how to make clothes.

"If an identical dress can be made, you can really save a lot of money," the regimental commander's wife said happily.

"That's right. It can save a lot." Tang Tang asked happily, "Sao Zi, do you know where I can buy some material? Can you take me there to buy some?"

The regimental commander's wife knew a place and immediately guided Tang Tang to the store. There were all kinds of materials in the store. Tang Tang picked what she needed excitedly. When she had found everything she needed for her dress, she spotted some denim and some white fabric that was suitable for shirts. Tang Tang wanted to buy those as well.

Seeing that Tang Tang was constantly looking at the two fabrics, the regimental commander's wife asked, "You want to make some other clothes as well?"

Tang Tang nodded, "Sao Zi, I want to use the denim to make Xiao Zhuo a denim overall with straps on the shoulders."

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Tang Tang had seen quite a few kids wearing them when she went out. She thought that it was very cute, but Xiao Zhuo didn't have one, so she wanted to make one for him.

The regimental commander's wife understood her, "You're talking about kids denim dungarees, right? The child would look cute in it. If you can make it, then buy the denim, the one you make would be more meaningful than one brought from a store."

After she finished speaking, the regimental commander's wife pointed at the other fabric, and cheekily asked, "Then this one must be for Ji Yan, right?"

Tang Tang was slightly embarrassed as she nodded. She had noticed that Ji Yan didn't have much regular clothing, so she wanted to make a shirt for him. Tang Tang had studied the method to make shirts for a while, and she had been observing the clothes on the mannequins from the shops' windows. She was confident that she would be able to make it.

The regimental commander's wife patted on Tang Tang's shoulder, "Then buy it as well. It's not often we come here, and it would be inconvenient to come all the way here again."

After thinking for a while, Tang Tang agreed, so she bought all the materials she needed before going home.

When they returned, all the furniture that she had bought was already delivered. The young soldiers even helped to move everything in, which was a great help for Tang Tang. She thought that the house at the base was great because everyone was nice and friendly. They would be happy living here.

When everything was moved in, the young soldiers didn't leave. Instead, they stayed to help her. Whenever Tang Tang directed where things should go, they would quickly get it done. The young soldiers were extremely efficient. They even helped out with the cleaning. By evening, her home was completely changed. It was now cozy and warm like a proper home.

Tang Tang looked at the home she had personally arranged. There were no words to describe her current happiness.

When a dusty Ji Yan came back, he blanked when he saw the changes in the house. He stood at the doorway for a long time. He didn't expect that Tang Tang would decorate the house to be so warm and beautiful. Ji Yan could tell that she must have spent a lot of thought and effort on it.

Tang Tang popped her head out from the kitchen when she heard the front door open. When she saw Ji Yan, she instantly smiled sweetly and greeted, "Husband, you've come back? The evening meal is almost ready."

Ji Yan let out an "En" sound and took a pair of slippers from the shoe cabinet to change his shoes. Then he took a tour around the house before standing at the entrance of the kitchen. He watched Tang Tang moving busily from behind and said, "You've worked hard. The house looks beautiful."

Tang Tang turned around to look at him. She smiled brightly, "It wasn't hard, it's our home after all."

Our home? These words made Ji Yan go silent for a while before he asked, "Where's Ji Xiao Zhuo?"

Tang Tang pointed to the outside, "A few young soldiers took him out to play. He should be coming back soon."

When she just finished speaking, there was some noise coming from the front door. A couple of young soldiers had brought Xiao Zhuo back and passed him to Ji Yan before excusing themselves and left.

Ji Xiao Zhuo darted to the kitchen and shouted excitedly to Tang Tang, "Mummy, I'm back."

Pretending to be shocked, Tang Tang replied, "Ah? Our Bao Bao is back. Did you have fun?"

Ji Xiao Zhuo nodded forcefully before moving to grab Tang Tang's legs, "It was fun! I saw a tank! It was so cool!"

She could tell the little one was very excited. Tang Tang rubbed Xiao Zhuo's head while smiling at Ji Yan, "Where are the young soldiers? Have they left?"

Ji Yan nodded.

Tang Tang pursed her lip as she thought for a moment before carefully suggesting, "Husband, I want to find a time to invite Dong Li's group and the young soldiers just now to our home for a meal. They have helped us out a lot. Even this afternoon, they helped me move the furniture in. It was so busy and tiring, but I haven't even got them to stay for a meal, which isn't really good. What do you think?"

Ji Yan looked at Tang Tang profoundly before nodding, "Ok. It's fine if you arrange it."

Actually, there was a custom in their unit, which was that the new family would invite people over for a meal. He was originally afraid that she would think it's annoying and wouldn't be willing to have guests over. Unexpectedly, she was the one who suggested it. She was really thoughtful.

Tang Tang became happy and quickly arranged it, "Then let's invite them for tomorrow night. I have bought quite a lot of ingredients. Let's have a good meal together and treat it as celebrating us moving in."

Slight happiness flashed across Ji Yan's eyes.

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During the evening meal, Tang Tang held the debit card out to Ji Yan and started to list the money she had spent today, "Husband, I spent quite a bit today, furniture and appliances cost around 50,000, daily essentials cost a few thousand, and …"

"Tang Tang." Ji Yan interrupted and looked at her, "You don't need to return the card to me. Keep it safe. Use it to buy whatever you need in the future, and there is no need to report back to me of what you spent. Remember this, ok?"

"Erm …" Tang Tang blinked before she slowly nodded under his gaze, "I'll remember."

Then Ji Yan lowered his head to continue eating.

Tang Tang stared at him blankly for a while before lifting the corner of her lips. She couldn't stop the sweetness she felt from overflowing. Unexpectedly, he actually let her spend money as she pleased, didn't it mean that he trusted her? Hehe~

The sweetness she felt lasted till bedtime. Tang Tang was prepared to do the same as usual by sleeping with Ji Xiao Zhuo in the secondary room while Ji Yan slept in the master bedroom. But, who knew, Ji Xiao Zhuo was not willing this time.

Instead, Ji Xiao Zhuo hugged Tang Tang's legs to prevent her from moving. While doing this, he looked at her in a way that would make others feel soft, "Mummy, are we sleeping separately from daddy? Can't we sleep together like last night? I want us to sleep together like yesterday! Is that ok, mummy ~"

Tang Tang went speechless as Xiao Zhuo acted coquettishly. Her face reddened, but she was helpless and didn't know what she should say. She secretly looked at Ji Yan from the corner of her eye and hoped he would be able to convince the little one.

Ji Yan massaged his forehead before picking up the little one that was like a koala bear. He patted Xiao Zhuo's bottom and said, "Didn't daddy say it before, daddy and mummy are used to sleeping in our own rooms. Otherwise, we can't fall asleep."

Ji Xiao Zhuo pouted unhappily and accused, "You're lying, daddy. I'm no longer a three years old kid. You can't trick me. We slept together last night, and you and mummy slept fine. In fact, daddy slept better than mummy and I! You didn't even wake up when mummy wiped your feet!"

Ji Yan was speechless and thought the little one was smart. He wasn't easy to deceive.

Touching her hair, Tang Tang lowered her head and tried her best to decrease her presence. She prayed that the little one wouldn't target her next. Sorry, husband, you'll have to solve this difficult problem alone.

Before Ji Yan could come up with an excuse, Ji Xiao Zhuo suddenly became tearful and deflated. He asked with grief, "Daddy, mummy, are you going to get a divorce? Am I going to become an unwanted child?"

Both Ji Yan and Tang Tang were stunned by Xiao Zhuo's question. They didn't know why the little one would suddenly ask such a question, but Tang Tang couldn't stand his tearful expression. She immediately hugged Xiao Zhuo and comforted him, "No. No. Daddy and mummy are not getting a divorce. Don't have silly thoughts."

Ji Xiao Zhuo rested on Tang Tang's shoulder heartbroken and tearfully gazed at Ji Yan. He choked, "Don't lie to me. You're living separately. You're definitely planning to divorce. I understand it."

The little one actually understood the term "living separately." Where did he learn the term? At the moment, Ji Yan wanted to know why kids nowadays could understand so many things! His child was only three and a half years old, and he understood such a thing?

Tang Tang looked at Ji Yan helplessly, "Husband …"

Ji Yan sighed. He took Xiao Zhuo off her as he could tell she could no longer support Xiao Zhuo's weight. He comprised, "Ok, ok, mummy and daddy are not divorcing. Let's all sleep together in one room from now on, ok?"

"Really? Daddy, you promised." Ji Xiao Zhuo's eyes brightened. The grievance he previously displayed instantly disappeared. He smiled so widely it almost reached his ears. Xiao Zhuo kissed loudly on Ji Yan's cheek, "Yay! We'll sleep together every day from now on. I want to sleep in the middle, in between mummy and daddy!"

The little one's expression changed like the weather. Ji Yan obviously noticed the little one's scheme, but he felt guilty that the little one had to spend so much effort, so he helplessly looked towards Tang Tang and asked her with his gaze.

She quietly blushed but gathered her courage and nodded.

And like that, on the first night in their new home, the family of three slept together in one room.

It would be false if Tang Tang said that she wasn't nervous. But because there was an excited Xiao Zhuo in the middle, she didn't feel as nervous. Also, she knew nothing would happen as they were simply going to sleep. There was no need for her to be so nervous. On the contrary, her being nervous was not beneficial for their relationship.

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"It's nothing. Don't be nervous. It's just simply sleeping on the same bed. It's very normal~" After her bath, Tang Tang spoke to the mirror for half an hour to strengthen her heart. Once she had calmed down, Tang Tang took out the large washing bowl she specifically bought today. She filled it up with hot water and carried it to the bedside with difficulty. Tang Tang placed it down on the floor and breathed deeply.

Ji Yan, who already had a bath, was currently sitting by the bed headboard reading a military book. When he saw Tang Tang carrying a large washing bowl coming in, he was puzzled and asked, "What are you doing?"

With a smile, Tang Tang explained, "I specifically bought this washing bowl today so you can soak your feet every night. I saw you had quite a lot of old wounds, and you're training so hard every day. Soaking your feet will relieve tiredness, and you'll sleep better tonight. Wait till I buy some medicinal herbs in a few days for you to soak your feet in. It will help with your internal wounds. For tonight, just soak in hot water to relieve tiredness."

Ji Yan suddenly felt his heart jump. He looked at the steam rising washing bowl beside the bed. He suddenly felt something was stuck in his throat as he momentarily didn't know what to say. He never expected she would get a washing bowl for him to soak his feet in, and neither did he expect her to prepare the water for him. Just because she saw his wounds, she unexpectedly did all this for him. This was something he never thought about or even imagined. No, even if it was another woman, they wouldn't think of this either.

Such a thing, many children wouldn't even do it once in their lifetime for their parents. But this woman, who had amnesia from a car accident, did for him and she did it so naturally.

Ji Yan's heart was currently suffering a large shock. Which made the usual powerful and unwavering man speechless. He blanked and didn't respond.

Seeing that he didn't move, Tang Tang didn't know what was wrong Ji Yan. She thought that maybe he didn't have the habit of having a foot bath, so that's why he froze. So Tang Tang placed a stool near the washing bowl, placed Ji Yan's foot into the bowl and sat on the stool. She massaged his feet while saying, "Having a foot bath is good for your health. You might not be used to it in the beginning, but you'll come to like it after a couple of times. " Her wet nurse loved having a foot bath every day, and she would feel uncomfortable without her daily foot bath.

Ji Yan was caught off guard when Tang Tang placed his feet in the washing bowl. When he felt a woman's soft hands massaging his feet, he finally came back to his senses and realised what was happening. Tang Tang was washing his feet!"

He didn't blank out. Instead, Ji Yan was horrified! Subconsciously, he wanted to shake off Tang Tang's hand and lift his feet up, but Tang Tang seemed to have noticed his intention and used her strength to keep his feet in the water. She frowned and coaxed him while criticising, "Don't move. Soaking your feet is good for your health. It will also relieve your tiredness since you're training so hard every day. I guarantee you'll sleep better tonight. I'll massage you a bit more. It'll be more comfortable." Tang Tang treated her wet nurse like she was her real mother. In the past, she would massage her wet nurse's feet, and over the time her skills were pretty good. Even her wet nurse said she felt very comfortable after her massage.

Ji Yan's feet were held down. Even though Tang Tang's strength was not much, he was afraid he would hurt her if he forcefully lifted his feet, so he rejected awkwardly, "Tang Tang, you don't need to do this. Quickly stand up. I can do it myself."

Her movements didn't stop and used her thumb to massage an acupuncture point earnestly, "You can't massage the acupuncture points. I'll do it for you. It'll be fine if you just sit still."

Ji Yan frowned as he bent over to hold Tang Tang's arm. He spoke in a low voice, "Tang Tang, you don't need to do such a self-deprecating thing. Quickly stand up."

"Ah?" Tang Tang looked up at him confused, "This is self-deprecating?" Isn't it normal for a wife to give her husband a foot bath?"

Ji Yan was speechless.

He really didn't know what to do. When that pair of small hands moved, he felt like suffering through a shock. In all his life, he never expected his wife would give him a foot bath, and she even did it like it was natural.

Unfortunately, Ji Xiao Zhuo came over as he didn't want to be left out. He climbed to the bedside and said coquettishly, "Mummy, I want to soak. I want to get massaged like daddy."

Tang Tang smiled and nodded, "Okay, the washing bowl is very big. You can soak with daddy."

Excitedly, Ji Xiao Zhuo swiftly nodded and climbed onto Ji Yan's lap and slid down to put his feet in. His little feet were stepping on top of Ji Yan's big feet.

Tang Tang went to get another stool and let the little one sit on it. His little feet were soaking beside Ji Yan's feet.

After she finished massaging Ji Yan, she moved and massaged Xiao Zhuo's feet. Xiao Zhuo laughed as he got massaged. He would cry it hurts, and then cry it tickled. His body was constantly twisting and turning gleefully.

Seeing the mother and son like that, Ji Yan swallowed the words he wanted to say. Nevermind. Since they were like this, what else could he say?

Once Tang Tang had massaged both father and son, she went to add more hot water into the washing bowl and instructed Ji Xiao Zhuo, "Alright now, mummy has something to do. You and daddy need to soak for about 10 more minutes. Bao Bao, keep an eye on your daddy. Don't let daddy take out his feet early."

Ji Xiao Zhuo promptly patted on his chest and guaranteed, "Mummy, I will watch daddy. Leave it to me."

Ji Yan: "…."

Seeing they were obedient, Tang Tang left the room. She started her daily beautification step – eat. This time, she has stocked up many foods that would make her gain weight easier in the kitchen. Every night she would hide from Xiao Zhuo and secretly eat. This time she must gain more weight. Her goal was to gain 5kg by the end of the month!

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While Tang Tang entered the kitchen to begin her beautification plan, the pair in the bedroom were having a deep conversation.

Ji Xiao Zhuo widened his eyes as he looked at Ji Yan and solemnly said, "Daddy, I'm going to ask you a question. You need to reply seriously and don't lie to me."

It was rare for the little one to be so serious, so Ji Yan nodded and replied solemnly, "Alright. Ask away."

"Daddy, are we really poor?"

"En?" Ji Yan blanked, "Why did you ask this question?"

Ji Xiao Zhuo put two fingers together and replied, "Because mummy said we rely on daddy to support us, and daddy works hard to earn money, so we need to save and … and …" He didn't remember the last bit.

Ji Yan understood why Xiao Zhuo would ask such a question now. It was clear that Tang Tang's saving tendencies caused Xiao Zhuo to think if their family was poor. But how should he explain it to a child? He couldn't say their family wasn't poor, so there was no need to save? Children should understand the virtue of being frugal.

After thinking it through, Ji Yan answered, "Daddy's wage from work is enough to support you and mummy, so you don't need to worry about if we have money for the necessities. But what mummy said is correct, money can't be spent recklessly. We need to be frugal and don't spend money on unnecessary items, ok?"

Ji Xiao Zhuo wrinkled his brows and thought for a while before nodding. It seems what mummy said was correct. Their money shouldn't be spent recklessly.

Then the little one pulled on Ji Yan's hand and said in a sticky voice, "Daddy, I will eat less in the future and save the money for mummy to buy clothes, is that ok? Mummy saw some beautiful clothes today, but she was unwilling to buy them. She said it was too expensive."

Ji Yan pursed his lips and remembered the clothes that Tang Tang wore recently were pretty ordinary. Was she really unwilling to buy? She hasn't seen the balance on the card he gave her?

Seeing that his daddy didn't speak, Ji Xiao Zhuo thought his daddy didn't agree with mummy spending money to buy expensive but pretty clothes. The little one frowned and thought his daddy's action was not right. Girls liked to buy, buy, buy, so why won't daddy let mummy buy things?

"Daddy, mummy is a girl. Mummy treats you so well, so let mummy buy things. If you don't let her, then be careful when mummy gets angry with you later. She won't make delicious food for you or wash your clothes or wipe your stinky feet." The little one spoke as he wanted to scare his daddy.

Ji Yan laughed lightly. He stroked the little one's forehead, "Ok, daddy agrees to let mummy buy things, but you need to complete your end of the deal. Apart from milk and fruit, you can't eat any other snacks. Then we can save the money to let mummy buy beautiful clothes." It was also a good opportunity to let the little one lose some weight.

Ji Xiao Zhuo nodded and clenched his fist before saying with determination, "I will!"

By the time Tang Tang had finished snacking and came back, the father and son were already lying on the bed. The water from the foot bath had been poured away.

In the middle of the big bed, Ji Xiao Zhuo was swaying his raised legs. When he saw Tang Tang come in, he patted on one side of the bed and urged, "What were you doing, mummy, let's quickly go to sleep. I have waited for you a long time."

Tang Tang smiled and laid down beside Xiao Zhuo. Then he quickly rushed into her embrace and held onto her neck.

With familiarity, Tang Tang started to pat the little one's back and hummed a song that she hummed every night, and the little one soon fell asleep.

Seeing the little one had fallen asleep, Tang Tang looked towards Ji Yan and discovered he was staring at her. She didn't understand his gaze, and awkwardly asked, "Husband, you, you haven't gone to sleep yet?"

Ji Yan stared at her deeply before letting an "En" sound and switched off the bedside light. The room went pitch black.

Tang Tang released a breath and prepared to sleep. In the darkness, she suddenly heard Ji Yan's deep voice, "Tang Tang, I earn enough to support you and Xiao Zhuo. You don't need to worry about money."

"Ah?" Tang Tang was confused. She didn't understand why he would suddenly say that to her. For a moment, she didn't know how to reply and only said, "Oh, ok, I know."

Ji Yan didn't say anything else. Tang Tang waited. When she was certain he wouldn't say anything else, Tang Tang closed her eyes and fell asleep.

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Unsure if it was because of the foot bath or Tang Tang's massage, Ji Yan didn't feel weird due to an extra person sleeping in his bed. Instead, he slept especially well, and when he woke up, he felt bright and energetic.

Ji Yan silently stared at his feet as he thought about what happened last night, the scene of a pair of white hands massaging his feet. He unconsciously turned and looked at Tang Tang, who was sleeping soundly. After a period of time, he stood up quietly and went to do his morning routine.

At the training grounds, Ji Yan stood at the front and solemnly faced the soldiers under his command and told them their first training drill, "Carry 30 kilos. Destination: the peak of JiXi mountain!"

Immediately, all the members of the unit wailed anguishedly in their hearts. They all thought that even if they didn't die today, they would at least lose a layer of skin, but no one dared to express their feelings on their faces. Under Ji Yan's command, everyone nimbly grabbed a rucksack and ran towards the mountain orderly.

Ji Yan carried 35 kilos, took the lead, and ran at the front. He required everyone behind him to run at the same pace as him. No one was allowed to fall behind.

Dong Li also led his unit and joined up. He let his deputy run behind the team and keep an eye on everyone. Dong Li speeded up to catch up with Ji Yan and asked curiously, "Lao Ji, did you take a stimulant? Why are you running so fast? You're not worried about your unit dying under your torture?"

Remaining focused, Ji Yan did not glance or answer back.

Dong Li clicked his tongue and then said with a slight sourness that he did not notice seeping in, "It's really not the same now that your wife and child have moved in. You get to eat and drink well every day. Hmm, unlike us, singles, who can only eat whatever is available at the canteen. It can't be compared." As he spoke, he remembered Tang Tang's cooking and almost salivated.

Casting a side glance at Dong Li, Ji Yan knew what he was planning and originally planned to ignore him. But Ji Yan remembered Tang Tang's plan of inviting everyone for a meal, so Ji Yan let him know. "Come to my home for a meal tonight. Tang Tang wants to thank you guys for your help."

"Really, ah?" Dong Li's eyes shined with excitement. With a sudden rush of strength, he patted on Ji Yan's arm and said, "Let's compete, Lao Ji. Let's see who reaches the mountain top first!"

Ji Yan glanced silently at Dong Li. In the next second, the corners of Ji Yan's lips lifted. He dashed ahead while leaving a sentence behind, "Tonight's alcohol will be covered by the loser."

"Ah." Dong Li also rushed to catch up. Two figures were seen dashing up the mountain.

Looking at them, the two units also got excited and made bets about which team leader would win. They betted on the usual.

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When the training ended in the evening, Zhang Cheng happily patted on Dong Li's shoulder and said, "Dong Li, I heard you're covering for everyone's alcohol tonight? Brother, you're so generous, ah!"

Dong Li rolled his eyes. He shifted his shoulder to fling off the hand of the person who was taking joy in his misfortune. "Go, go, go. Don't throw stones at the fallen. You're acting like you have won over Lao Ji!"

Zhang Cheng smiled more joyously and held his hand up while saying with self-awareness, "I know my limitations. I won't compete with Lao Ji. Instead, I have always been bravely facing the disparity between our abilities. "

Dong Li was so angry that his liver hurt and decided to end his friendship with Zhang Cheng for three minutes.

The two of them joked around until they reached the third floor of the apartment. Zhang Cheng stood at his house entrance before facing Dong Li, "You should go first. My wife has just got home from work. I'll wait for her to finish tidying up. We'll come in a bit."

Dong Li was already used to Zhang Cheng's whipped behaviour. He didn't think anything about it and simply went into Ji Yan's home while carrying the alcohol.

At Zhang Cheng's home, Fang Yu Wei was currently seated at the dressing table, brushing her hair. Zhang Cheng leaned down from behind and spoke by her ear.

"Wife, we should go over now. Everyone else should have arrived by now."

Leaning back, Fang Yu Wei continued to brush her hair, "Let's wait a bit more. They're only at our opposite, and the meal is definitely not ready yet. If we're going to sit around over there, we might as well stay at home. It's more comfortable at home."

"Wife, you should go over and help Sao Zi. It's not good if we just go and eat."

Fang Yu Wei looked up at him, displeased, "What can I help with? Won't I just be a hindrance rather than help?"

Zhang Cheng shut his mouth and agreed with her thoughts. His wife had been pampered since young. The largest hardship in her life was following him to live at the base. Normally, she couldn't even make a bowl of noodles. She would be more of a hindrance if she tried to help.

"Wife, Ji Yan's family just moved in recently, and they're already inviting people over for a meal. We have moved in for so long now, but we still haven't invited anyone over for a meal yet. Don't you think we should also invite some guests over? Otherwise, it can't be explained."

Pausing her movements, Fang Yu Wei turned around and lopped her arms around his neck and said, "It's fine if you really want to invite people over for a meal. But the issue is that I can't cook and you can only cook vegetables till they're edible at best. How can we invite guests like this, ah?"

Zhang Cheng scratched his head and carefully suggested, "Then .. How about buying takeout when you finish work? The brothers won't say anything about it. The main thing is to have a gathering and have a nice time together."

After thinking for a moment, Fang Yu Wei suddenly said, "Ah, how about asking Ji Yan's wife to help us? I saw that her cooking skills are good, and we live opposite each other. She should be able to help, right? I'll buy the ingredients and let her help us cook for the meal, alright?"

"This …" Zhang Cheng was hesitant, "That, will it be ok? It would be quite troublesome to cook the meal."

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Fang Yu Wei blinked, "It should be ok. Ji Yan's wife doesn't work. All she does is stay at home to cook and do some chores. She has plenty of time. I'm really busy teaching the high school's graduating class. It's a little thing, so she should be willing to help. When the time comes, I'll buy some fruits to thank her."

Zhang Cheng hesitated, but he nodded in the end. "Alright, you'll speak to Sao Zi about it and see if she's willing. Don't force her if she's not willing."

Fang Yu Wei nodded.

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For tonight's meal, Tang Tang prepared many dishes. She practically cooked everything she specialised in. After all, this was the first meal they invited guests over, so it was really important. She wanted to do it properly as she couldn't make Ji Yan lose face.

The few soldiers under Ji Yan's command originally wanted to come in and help her out, but she urged them out. Tang Tang washed a few bowls of fruit and took them out. Also, she let Ji Xiao Zhuo entertain the guests and told him not to let the guests work.

Ji Xiao Zhuo confidently accepted his task. The little one was like a model son and enthusiastically took care of the guests. He gave an apple to one older brother and one tangerine to another brother. After that, he asked if anyone wanted water. He didn't have to serve them so well, and after a while, everyone in the group of rough men had carried him and rubbed him. In the end, they all wanted to take Xiao Zhuo home.

Seeing that Ji Xiao Zhuo was treating the guests so well, Ji Yan passed the responsibility to Xiao Zhuo. Ji Yan rolled up his sleeves and entered the kitchen to help Tang Tang. Since there were so many dishes to make today, he was afraid she would be too busy.

The regimental commander's wife was also in the kitchen to help out. Even though she wanted to help, she was there only to accompany Tang Tang and chat because everything was already arranged. Although it was very busy, she couldn't help with much as everything that was required was already prepared. When she saw Ji Yan enter the kitchen, she teased, "Ji Yan, ah, Sao Zi came to help, but I didn't do anything in the end. Your wife is too capable."

Watching Tang Tang's fluid movements, a hint of a smile flashed across Ji Yan's eyes.

Tang Tang spared a moment to look back at Ji Yan. She smiled and said, "Husband, you can take the bowls, cups, and everything else out and arrange them on the table. Then arrange the chairs as well. The meal will be ready soon."

Ji Yan nodded and took the bowls, chopsticks, and everything else from the side and carried them out. Once everything had been arranged, he went back to the kitchen to bring the dishes out.

When Ji Xiao Zhuo saw the dishes on the table, he knew the meal was going to start. He waved his hand and announced, "The meal is ready. Let's go to the table and eat. Don't be courteous."

Everyone was amused by the little one. But they really weren't polite and swarmed the table like bees. Seeing the table full of dishes, they almost couldn't stop their saliva from dripping. Honestly, they were already hungry when they smelt the fragrance wafting from the kitchen. They all wished in their hearts that the meal would be ready sooner.

The cooking skill of their leader's wife was great! They wanted to find a wife like that, ah.

Ji Yan called everyone to the table and opened the alcohol to pour a cup for everyone. When he noticed Zhang Cheng had not arrived, Ji Yan wrinkled his brows and waved his hand at Ji Xiao Zhuo, "Xiao Zhuo, go to the opposite door and call uncle Zhang Cheng's family over to eat."

"Alright, daddy." Ji Xiao Zhuo accepted the order and quickly rushed out on his short legs. He knocked on the door of the opposite apartment and called out in a sticky voice, "Uncle Zhang Cheng, the meal is ready. Let's quickly go and eat ~"

After a few minutes, Zhang Cheng entered Ji Yan's home while carrying Ji Xiao Zhuo. Fang Yu Wei followed from behind. Zhang Cheng smiled apologetically, "Sorry, I just took a shower."

Everyone else retorted back one by one, "You're so picky. We all came here still sweaty while you came after a shower. Are you deliberately hinting that we're filthy?!"

Zhang Cheng proudly flung his head, "I'm different to you guys who don't have standards."

When they heard his words, everyone else wanted to strangle him.

The meal started livelily. No one restrained themselves. Instead, they all ate and drank to their heart's content, and since the soldiers could eat a lot, the dishes on the table quickly disappeared.

Luckily, Tang Tang made a lot, and new dishes were quickly added to the table. When one plate was taken away, two new dishes would replace it immediately. Everyone was satisfied and enjoyed themselves.

They managed to squeeze everyone around the dining table, but Tang Tang didn't plan to join them. Instead, she kept some of the food and ate with the regimental commander's wife in the kitchen. They didn't want to fight with the soldiers for food at the table.

The meal lasted till about 9 pm. When Tang Tang went to clear the table, she immediately thought that soldiers could really eat. All the plates were empty. Apart from the remaining sauces, the plates were all clean. There wasn't even a single vegetable left on the plates.

The regimental commander's wife helped her clear up and smiled while saying, "Normally, there would be some food left, but your cooking is so delicious."

Tang Tang was very happy. It was a great sense of accomplishment for her to see all the food she made was eaten.

The soldiers under Ji Yan's command were very diligent. After they finished eating, they took the initiative to clean their mess. They put the rubbish in the bin, wiped the table, and swept the floor. If Tang Tang didn't stop them, they would have even washed all dishes.

Tang Tang's fondness for these adorable soldiers increased a lot, so she made some sobering soup for everyone to drink before letting them leave.

Seeing that Tang Tang was going to the kitchen to wash the dishes, Fang Yu Wei secretly entered the kitchen as well while everyone else was busy drinking the sobering soup.

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At night, Tang Tang prepared hot water for Ji Yan's foot bath again. Naturally, Ji Xiao Zhuo would get a foot bath as well.

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After last night's experience, Ji Yan was prepared, so he calmly accepted it. He was still a bit awkward when Tang Tang massaged his feet, but his face was expressionless, so it made people think he was calm. At least, it made Tang Tang think that he had accepted her goodwill, and she was feeling elated inside.

Tang Tang massaged the pressure points on his feet while saying, "Husband, Zhang Cheng's wife came to find me when I was washing the dishes. She asked me for help."

Ji Yan looked at her with inquiry in his eyes.

"She said she has moved in for some time, but she still hasn't invited everyone for a meal. She wanted to, but her cooking skills are not good, and she is afraid that the guests won't be satisfied. She wanted me to cook for her and asked if I was willing."

Ji Yan stayed silent for a moment before replying, "What do you think?"

"I agreed. Cooking a meal is not an inconvenient thing. We're neighbours, so we should help each other. Also, Zhang Cheng's wife is a high school teacher in charge of a class. She's very busy working. It's not a big deal if I help her. What do you think, husband?" It was in Tang Tang's nature to have a favourable impression on teachers as she thought teachers were a noble occupation. Teachers who educated people made others feel respect for them.

Ji Yan pursed his lips and spoke after a while, "Since you have agreed, you can go and help, but don't tire yourself out. Your leg injury has not properly healed yet."

Tang Tang felt a sweetness seeped in her heart and happily nodded, "I will take notice to not tire myself."

Ji Yan lowered his gaze to avoid Tang Tang's warm smile.

After she finished giving a foot bath to the father and son, Tang Tang sneaked to the kitchen to eat her "beautification meal" before she went to bed. Once she finished snacking, Tang Tang didn't go straight to bed like usual. Instead, she was on her phone while lying on the bed. Her brows were wrinkled, and her expression was solemn.

Ji Xiao Zhuo was curious and looked at what his mummy was doing. But he didn't understand and couldn't help but ask, "Mummy, what are you doing?"

Tang Tang worked hard to remember the steps, but she just couldn't remember and answered him depressed, "Mummy is researching how to buy things online, but mummy is stupid. Your big sister Wen Wen showed mummy a few times, but mummy can't remember."

When Wen Wen heard that Tang Tang wanted to buy some Chinese medicinal herbs, but didn't know where; she recommended Tang Tang to buy them online. While Tang Tang knew that people in this world didn't need to go out to buy things and could get what they wanted to be delivered to the doorstep, this skill was too difficult for her. Tang Tang simply didn't know what to do.

Wen Wen was shocked for a long time when she realised that Tang Tang didn't know how to shop online. After that, Wen Wen simply downloaded the Taobao app on Tang Tang's phone and registered an account for her. Then Wen Wen explained online shopping to her for half a day.

At that time, Tang Tang didn't really understand when she listened to the explanation, so she wanted to study it. She really wanted to learn how to shop online so she wouldn't need to travel large distances with her crutches to buy things.

Although Ji Xiao Zhuo was a clever child, he had never experienced online shopping, and Ji Yan didn't teach him about it either, so Xiao Zhuo could only blink. "Mummy, Bao Bao also doesn't know how ~," Xiao Zhuo said with embarrassment.

Tang Tang pinched his cheeks, "It doesn't matter. Mummy can study and learn alone."

Ji Xiao Zhuo became solemn as well. The mother and son studied and discussed it together, but they weren't making progress.

Ji Yan cleared his throat and had to put his book down.

The mother and son unanimously looked at him. Both of them were asking him what was wrong with their eyes.

Ji Yan signaled to the phone in Tang Tang's hands, "Want to shop online?"

Tang Tang nodded.

"Want me to teach you?"

At first, Tang Tang blanked before realising that Ji Yan wanted to teach her about online shopping. Her eyes instantly brightened and crawled to pass her phone to him. She nodded while smiling stupidly, "Yes! Teach me, husband."

He didn't know why, but when he saw Tang Tang like that, Ji Yan couldn't stop lifting the corner of his mouth. Ji Yan took Tang Tang's phone and patted the spot beside him, "Come here."

Tang Tang immediately moved closer while Ji Xiao Zhuo followed from behind. The mother and son pair soon crowded next to Ji Yan.

Since Xiao Zhuo was afraid that his mummy couldn't watch properly, he climbed into Ji Yan's embrace. So the spot next to Ji Yan was left for Tang Tang.

Upon seeing this, Ji Yan didn't say anything. He held onto Xiao Zhuo as he shifted his position a little before explaining in detail to Tang Tang about how to shop online. Ji Yan bound one of his cards to Tang Tang's account so it would automatically bill his card in the future whenever she shopped.

Ji Yan first went to find the medicinal herbs that Tang Tang wanted and added one of them to the shopping basket and paid for it as a demonstration. Once Tang Tang had learned it properly, he let her buy the remaining things herself.

This time Tang Tang really learnt it. By imitating Ji Yan's demonstration, Tang Tang bought everything she needed, and when Ji Yan said she was successful, she was so glad. Tang Tang gave Ji Xiao Zhuo two big kisses and said, "Bao Bao, mummy has learnt it!"

Ji Xiao Zhuo was also very happy for his mother and returned her kisses and gave her a thumbs up, "You're amazing mummy~."

Ji Yan smiled quietly as he watched their silly antics.