novelraw Chapter 387 - 3: Want to Marry a Great Hero_3
Chapter 387 - 3: Want to Marry a Great Hero_3
Chapter 387: Chapter 3: Want to Marry a Great Hero_3
But that was a matter for a year later. For now, all he could do was take the condolence funds and visit his brother’s hometown.
Talking about being a hero defending the nation at this point...
Wen Juan sneezed, pondering whether her plan for tonight had been thought through, and decided to be straightforward with her parents when she got home.
...
Shi Suifeng was indeed in a bad mood.
During the last mission, two of his comrades had sacrificed their lives, which naturally saddened him. But since death is inevitable, they had been mentally prepared for this when they took on the responsibility.
What upset him was having to return home with the condolence funds. Since the two brothers had been away from home for years, their relationship with their family wasn’t great, and the three kids didn’t seem to be well cared for...
At this moment, Wen Juan’s mentioning of old matters stirred his worries.
And just then, someone jumped out onto the dark path.
The girl who had bravely saved someone earlier stood there. Despite her slightly dark skin, her eyes were bright and captivating.
"Hey, do you know how to grill fish?"
There’s nothing to be done; a hero who can’t cook can only sigh.
...
Fortunately, not every hero is that useless.
In the dead of night, the two of them snuck to the back of the mountain behind the village, finding a cave to secretly cook.
This cave was discovered by Chu River while picking mushrooms. At this hour, in a shaded location, no one would ever find it.
Chu River watched as the other quickly started a fire, then took a lunchbox from the backpack to place over the fire, and immediately flipped over a stone to find some oil and salt.
A huge jar of lard!
This was considered an important asset in the village.
Shi Suifeng thought about asking where the oil came from.
But seeing the slender fingers of the other person, he stayed silent, and with lard, salt, and some wild onions, the fish was quickly fried to a delicious crisp.
Finally, pour in a bowl of spring water for slow simmering—even though this wasn’t the proper way to eat grass carp, with scarce resources these days, everyone was experienced in filling their stomachs however they could.
As the small flame simmered, Shi Suifeng noticed the little girl’s wet hair and clothes and couldn’t help but say, "You... you’re all wet..."
Chu River then realized.
She wasn’t afraid of the cold, but it was indeed uncomfortable in wet clothes, so she glanced at the other: "Do you have any clothes? Lend me some to wear."
One spoke confidently, and the other accepted naturally, immediately rummaging through the bags.
After Chu River hung her clothes to dry, the other person lightly coughed: "I’m Shi Suifeng."
Chu River nodded: "Nice name, you look friendly too. I’m Chu River."
Chu?
The other thought for a moment: "From the Chu Family at the east end of the village?"
Chu River nodded: "Yes."
Shi Suifeng’s expression darkened: "They don’t let you eat your fill?"
If not for that reason, why else would a little girl be wading in the river to catch fish in the middle of the night? It’s not pleasant to be soaking in the water in this weather.
Chu River sighed: "You should be asking if they let me eat at all. Look at me, in the prime of my youth, with a dark face and hands like chicken claws; I haven’t had a full meal in these ten years."
Thinking for a moment, she mimicked Old Mrs. Chu’s essence.
"What a sin!"
Yet, while saying this, her eyes sparkled, staring intently at the lunchbox over the fire.
Shi Suifeng couldn’t help but laugh and took a bag of milk candy from his bag:
"It’s for my niece and nephew; I’ll give you half."
Nowadays, White Rabbits are a rare commodity, especially considering he’s survived almost a year in the base, having tasted nothing but expired lollipops.
Chu River was overjoyed, immediately reaching out to grab it and putting one in her mouth without a word.
The rich and creamy taste exploded in her mouth, moving her to tears, thinking she must be new in this life; otherwise, how could she live so poorly? This was too much of a grievance.
Thinking for a bit, she looked at Shi Suifeng beside her, pondering:
"You seem pretty well-off."
With neat clothes, a lunchbox, and White Rabbits; in these times, that’s a sign of a wealthy family.
Shi Suifeng was momentarily taken aback.
The words were straightforward, but there was nothing wrong with asking, so he answered seriously: "It’s okay. Now, I get a stipend of 66 a month, always giving 20 to my family, saving the rest."
Giving 20 was his mother’s decision.
Even when the stipend was just 22, he gave 20, and after it increased, it was still 20.
Chu River couldn’t help but feel envious.
a month... sigh.
"What do you think about me joining the army?"