Chapter 15.1
When Lin Shiheng and He Xuezhu went back, they heard that Zhang Yanming was making a scene in the hospital, which led to dissatisfaction.
The army is a place of strict discipline, not only small soldiers, but also officers like Zhang Yanming should never make mistakes. He has a background, but in this day and age, his background still won’t let him get away with the rumors in the army.
In the end; thanks to the support of his family, Zhang Yanming was only demoted from Deputy Commander to Platoon Leader.
Arguably, having made such a big mistake in the eyes of the public, especially at a time when the country is still sensitive to the temptations at the border, it is good to be able to keep a Platoon Leader position. But Zhang Yanming simply couldn’t accept such a result.
In particular, he received a phone call from home, during which his grandfather severely scolded him.
“For the sake of a woman, you became a joke of the whole army, it’s really a waste to spend so much effort on you. I’ve risked my face to let others take care of you.”
“Let me say this. Be well-behaved in the army, and I’ll keep the fact that you didn’t tell the family about registering your marriage with that woman a secret. When the spotlight passes, divorce her immediately.”
Zhang Yanming gritted his teeth; his face was full of defiance: “Grandpa, I love her.”
“I don’t give a rat’s ass whether or not you love her! Remember, we Zhang family, don’t need a woman who can’t give you any support as a wife.”
Zhang Yanming hung up the phone. His face looked gloomy as if he was going to eat someone. He was full of resentment over the elder’s interference in his marriage.
But he will not give in. The more the family forces him to give up, the more he would not give up.
Zhang Yanming’s stubbornness obviously did not soften his elders, but made them even more angry. Lin Shiheng soon received the news that the Zhang family had removed the protection given to Zhang Yanming.
He was not surprised. The Zhang family was originally a large family. It was precisely because it was a large family that ‘one’s loss is everyone’s loss, one’s glory is everyone’s glory’. What Zhang Yanming said seemed to represent the meaning of the Zhang family. Even if those soldiers did not know that Zhang Yanming was a descendant of the Zhang family, it was clear to people with military positions such as Lin Shiheng.
Zhang Yanming is favored, but this favor cannot offset the influence of his words on the Zhang family.
If he bowed his head and apologized to his family, perhaps the elders would be soft-hearted. But how could he bow his head with such an unruly temper?
In the original plot, after Zhang Yanming left with Miao Xing, due to the influence of the original Lin Shiheng; the two did not disclose their relationship, but continued their secret love affair and enjoyed the excitement of sneaking around.
Because the departure of the original owner of the body, Zhang Yanming soon sat in the position of Commander. After that, under the mechanism of his family, he stood at a height that even the Zhang family could not underestimate.
He no longer needed any help from external forces. At that time, even if he declares that he wants to be with a girl without any family background, no one would express doubts and opposition.
But now Zhang Yanming; a fledgling, had a bad reputation in the army and had lost the support of his biggest backer.
In one night, he lost all the halo of being blessed, and if he wanted to stand on high, he can only work hard on his own.
According to Lin Shiheng’s observation, Zhang Yanming doesn’t seem to be the type of person that redoubles his efforts in the face of adversity.
He has long been used to the help of his family and to despising others. When the preferential treatment he once enjoyed is no longer there, he would only resent others for not giving him preferential treatment.
With the passage of time, Lin Shiheng’s guess became a fact. Zhang Yanming seemed to become a drowning dog overnight. Once upon a time, the people above would exclude him out of the danger zone, and he was never given any dangerous tasks. Now, just like everyone else, Zhang Yanming got whatever task the other platoon leaders got.
Zhang Yanming is used to being pampered. He suffered a lot in a short period of time, but these injuries are not very serious. He didn’t even need time off for healing, so he would continue to be sent to work.
Obviously, it’s normal. He has never felt such cruelty, but he firmly believes that someone intentionally harmed him. For this reason, he went to the higher-ups and let the troops see a joke.
Lin Shiheng has also received a lot of attention. It was because, according to Zhang Yanming; the person who wanted to harm him was Lin Shiheng.
It is just that, according to their observation; how could Commander Lin teach him a lesson? The Commander has completed several tasks excellently, and had even performed a first-class meritorious service. Arguably, with this first-class merit, it’s wasn’t a problem to directly raise his position. But looking back at his own wishes, he wanted to wait.
Also, after all, Commander Lin is still too young. But such a talented person at such a young age, made many officers secretly nod in their hearts.
In particular, Lin Shiheng is not only strong in combat and leadership, but also quite decent. They heard that Zhang Yanming gave him plenty of trouble when he was a Deputy, and then slandered him several times. Although no one took it seriously, how angry would they be if they were him?
Before, the Zhang family was supporting him from behind, but now the Zhang family has left him. This was a good time to kick a man when he’s down. Lin Shiheng surprised most people by not doing anything to Zhang Yanming, who had targeted him countless of times.
If he retaliates against Zhang Yanming with impulsive actions, it would not be too big in the eyes of the higher-ups, but it would also leave an impression of vengeance and recklessness. Now, he lets it go lightly. In the eyes of some old people, it was magnanimous and graceful.
At the end of the day, the news has been basically implemented. If there are no accidents, Lin Shiheng would be raised by at least two levels by the end of this year.
In the eyes of many people, Lin Shiheng; who should be proud of himself, is accompanying his wife for prenatal examination.
“Very healthy, the mother’s body is also very good.”
The man in the straight military uniform was obviously relieved. He carefully held his wife to stand up, and asked, “Doctor, is there any time limit for reading in a day in my wife’s situation?”
The doctor in a white coat smiled and answered, “Just stop after feeling tired. Does your wife like reading very much?”
“Yes.” speaking like this, Lin Shiheng looked helplessly and spoiledly at his wife. “Holding a book every day, even the school teacher said she was too serious.”
He Xuezhu was a little embarrassed, blushed and whispered, “I’ll rest as soon as I feel tired.”
The doctor looked at the pregnant woman with a big belly in front of him and sighs.
They came diligently. In addition, before the firing of Miao Xing, he heard the gossip of her wanting to pursue Commander Lin even though he had a wife. The doctor is somewhat familiar with the couple.
From the first time they came until now, perhaps even He Xuezhu herself didn’t know what had happened to her.
The general, the appearance of pregnant women would be uglier than before pregnancy. A bloated belly and various reactions during pregnancy, as well as the inevitable obesity. Obstetrics and gynecology doctors have also seen quite a few.
However, this is the first time they have seen that pregnancy would make someone look better and better.
During the first examination, He Xuezhu’s face was still a little yellow, and she could not help but show timidity when looking at someone. Although she tried very hard to keep herself from showing it, it was still easily detected.
Looking at her now, her originally yellow and rough skin has become smooth and white, without any spots. Even the delicate and pretty facial features seem to have opened up in recent months. Clearly, she is still the same as before, but she looks gentle and attractive.
When looking at her, she looked full of natural gracefulness.
But, it’s no wonder; who told her to have a good husband? Instead of asking her to take care of him in the courtyard, he sent her to school. Afraid of her working too hard, he hired other people in the courtyard to help with cooking for her pregnancy.
Of all the pregnant women’s meal lists given by the obstetrics and gynecology department, Commander Lin was the first to seriously implement them.
Her husband loves her very much, and she has a favorite thing to do. She doesn’t have to wash clothes and cook every day. She just needs to learn what she likes at ease. It is normal for her to look good.
Any one can see that He Xuezhu is in very good condition. Even so, Commander Lin is still not at ease and will accompany his wife to an examination as soon as it is time for it.
The Doctor also knew that He Xuezhu had entered medical school and was waiting for an exam in four months. Once she passes the exam, she would be able to become a formal doctor, so she worked very hard and would read whenever she had the chance.
No matter where they are, people who work hard will always be loved by everyone. He Xuezhu is gentle in character and quick in learning medical knowledge. She is sure to pass the examination. She and her husband have such a good relationship and can’t be far away from each other. The hospitals that she might choose to work in are the military hospital and their hospital. Since she is likely to become their future colleague, the doctors and Nurses here don’t mind making good relations with this future colleague early.
He Xuezhu is late into her pregnancy. If nothing unexpected happens, the due date should be next month. Although her condition is very good, the doctor also ordered a few precautions as usual. Looking at the handsome man in military uniform in front of him carefully writing down his observations, the more deeply he sighed.
How can there be such a perfect man in the world. He loves his wife, makes outstanding achievements, conscientious and right and proper?
He can’t blame the group of young Nurses for their bright eyes when they saw him. When he left, there was even more chirping.
“I’ve written it down. Is there anything else to add?”
The doctor smiled and shook his head: “No, she is in good health and her child is healthy. It should be very smooth. If you don’t feel relieved at that time, you can send her to the hospital a few days before her due date.”
Lin Ying keeps the doctor’s advice in mind and confirms it again. After that, the handsome face also showed a relaxed smile: “OK, we will. Thank you, Doctor.”
After saying good-bye to the doctor, he helped his wife; who had a big belly and was not able to move easily, to go out, accompanied by warm sounding encouragements from time to time.
“Let’s walk slowly, but we’re not in a hurry. We’ll just go shopping.”
Speaking of this, He Xuezhu hurriedly said: “Don’t buy me any more clothes. I’m so big now. Those clothes can’t be worn until the baby is born. It’s too wasteful.”
“You’re working so hard. You should be rewarded. Well, don’t worry. I just got a bonus. I’m not broke.”
He Xuezhu was moved and somewhat helpless at the same time: “I have all the money here. Of course, I know that the family has money. It’s just that, those clothes won’t last long. It’s too wasteful. I can wear the old ones. Why should I especially buy new ones?”
Zhou Qianqian was walking their way with a check-up form, when she heard this sentence. Seeing the two talking and laughing, they were heading her way. She turned around and hid in a ward.
She was three months pregnant. It was the time when she had the most severe pregnancy symptoms and vomiting. She couldn’t bear it. So, she had to come to the hospital to have a check-up. She calculated and planed because today was her husband’s day off. But in the end, he didn’t want to accompany her and slept in. Zhou Qianqian was really upset. She went to find Miao Xing to accompany her.
After all, Miao Xing has not worked since she was dismissed. She is free all day, but when she finds her, Miao Xing refuses because she wanted to read and study.
Zhou Qianqian couldn’t help but go alone by bus. She could not help but vomit all over herself on the road. Although some kind-hearted people handed her tissue paper to wipe, the smell of vomiting would not go away.
Zhou Qianqian did not like Lin Shiheng at all, and later learned from Miao Xing that Zhang Yanming had been cold-shouldered by the army after Lin Shiheng came back to work. She always insisted on opposing Lin Shiheng and his wife. Naturally, she did not want them to see her mess.
She never doubted Miao Ying’s words. She always believed that Lin Shiheng was a hypocrite and won’t be good to his wife in real life. The gentleness they saw from him was deliberately staged by him to show them.
But now, Zhou Qianqian is hiding behind the door of the ward, listening to the gentle voice of the man outside, coaxing his wife like a child:
“Which pregnant woman would wear old clothes? Be good, listen to me. You’re not buying a husband, what do you need to save all this money for?”
(TN: buying a husband = he is playing on the old tradition of saving money to buy a wife.)
“I also want to buy some small clothes for our baby. I heard that children’s clothes need to be bought earlier. We need to have them soaked in boiling water and basked in the sun so our baby can wear them when they are loose and soft. It’s not too early to buy them now.”
He Xuezhu answered with a happy voice: “Ok, I’ll buy you some clothes too.”
“I just need to wear my military uniform. I don’t need to buy any.”
“You can’t always wear a military uniform. Look at you. You’ve bought so many clothes for me, but you never remember to buy any for yourself. Didn’t you say you were saving your vacation days? You can’t wear your military uniform on a holiday.”
She complained sweetly: “Don’t patronize me, think about yourself too.”
Obviously, he was a Commander, but the man who was also very dignified gave a deep laugh. His magnetic voice was full of doting: “Yes, I’ll obey the order of the chief.”
Zhou Qianqian hides behind the door, listening to their movements gradually moving away, and her hand unconsciously buckles the door.
She lowered her head and looked at the clothes she had been wearing for a year. Her face was blue and white.
No, she can’t compare with He Xuezhu.
However, Miao Xing-jie told her, that He Xuezhu only relied on that stomach.
However hard she tried to comfort herself in her heart, Zhou Qianqian could not ignore that her husband was unwilling to accompany her to the hospital even though she felt uncomfortable. Yet, He Xuezhu was not uncomfortable at all, but Lin Shiheng accompanied her to the hospital time and time again.
Her husband is reluctant to buy her a new dress. Even if she is pregnant and has cravings for fruit, he refuses to buy it for her.
However, Lin Shiheng would buy He Xuezhu whatever she wanted to eat. Even if she never visited He Xuezhu, people in the courtyard would often mention how lucky she is.
She didn’t have to do any work. Even if she wanted to do the laundry, she would be stopped by Lin Shiheng. He usually does the work when he is at home. When she goes out to do some work, he would spend money to ask others to help her do it. Even cooking is the same.
The last time Zhou Qianqian accidentally saw He Xuezhu, she caught a glimpse of her fingers. She had no calluses in her hands when she first met her. At first glance, she knew that she had never done any work.
At that time, while others envied Lin Shiheng; she was still mocking him for wasting money, having a wife who also spent money on housework, and burning his money.
But now, when she was in the most uncomfortable and awkward situation, she was jealous of He Xuezhu.
Why would she?
They were all from the countryside. How could she live so well?
Why is she liked by the whole courtyard? Why did she ignore her and Miao Xing with those people?
Zhou Qianqian’s mind became more and more clogged with thoughts. The saddest thing was that she had been so uncomfortable; but He Xuezhu, who was once looked down upon by herself, had a favorable wind.
Her face was pale, her stomach churned again, and she vomited a few times. Thinking that if she didn’t leave now, she would miss the cheap bus and hurriedly opened the door and walked out.
Lin Shiheng indulged his pregnant wife. They walked slowly. Zhou Qianqian didn’t take more than two steps before she saw them going downstairs. Two young Nurses who were going upstairs just saw them. Because of the frequent visits, they were familiar with the couple who had a very good relationship. After greeting each other, the man in military uniform continued to protect his wife going downstairs.