(I can't even see the girls in the book review section!

Lan doesn't even have confidence in her writing!)

Xiao Yuhong and Guo Xiaowei looked at He Changdi at the same time. He Changdi raised his head with a stiff face. His deep and serene gaze made people feel that he was innocent.

Zhang Mai awkwardly covered his fist and coughed twice. He said in embarrassment, "Lieutenant, I was rude. Zixiang's meat was sent over by his wife from Shengjing."

The living conditions in the border army were poor and destitute. Even officers like them weren't given meat once a month. If they wanted to eat some meat to fill their sumptuous meal, they could only ride their horses to the grasslands to hunt on the rare days when the camp was on holiday.

But as winter gradually came, the animals also passed the winter. Even the game became less and less. Craving for food was normal in the Northern Military Camp.

The border army didn't get along with Tu Hun and the barbarians. The army didn't raise cattle or sheep, so there was little meat.

Zhang Mai slept in the same tent as He Changdi. He took care of his junior a lot. He was older than He Changdi and had been in the army for ten years. He had participated in countless battles and was Field Officer Guo's most capable subordinate. He had a lot of experience, but he also had many internal injuries after many years in the army. His body wasn't as good as others.

Especially when the weather in Liangzhou was changing. It was winter. After sweating on the drill ground, Zhang Mai was blown by the cold wind when he came back. Coupled with the pain from his old injury, he caught a cold and had a high fever.

The old doctor in the army only gave him acupuncture and left a few packets of medicine. As for food, the patient had to rely on himself.

When Field Officer Guo learned about this, he could only order the soldiers to cook a pot of glutinous white millet porridge for Zhang Mai. He didn't have anything else.

Since He Changdi was sharing a tent with Zhang Mai, he took on the responsibility of taking care of Zhang Mai. Looking at Zhang Mai's face, which had become even thinner and paler due to his illness and the recurrence of his old injuries, when he returned home at night, he silently took out the clay pot containing the Translucent Beef Slices Chu Lian had sent to him and poured some into Zhang Mai's bowl of millet porridge.

A few spoonfuls of shredded beef marinated in vegetable oil were piled on top of the glutinous white millet porridge. Zhang Mai, who was leaning against the headboard, stared at the sight.

Zhang Mai did not stand on ceremony with He Sanlang. He picked up the bowl and started eating. After he was done, he wiped his mouth and pointed at the bowl. He asked in surprise, "Where did you get this?"

He Sanlang, who was like a chainsaw gourd, said in a muffled voice, "My wife sent it."

Zhang Mai burst into laughter. He coughed and said, "Since it's from your wife, and you've eaten quite a lot of it before, why don't you give the rest to your brother? It'll be good for your brother's recovery."

He Sanlang may look calm and steady, but he's actually a miser. He didn't say a word and only secretly packed it for Zhang Mai a few times. When Zhang Mai recovered, he searched around the tent, but he didn't know where He Changdi kept the small jar of beef shredded meat.

Zhang Mai could only smile and shake his head.

Today, when he heard that Xiao Yuhong wanted to eat meat, Zhang Mai casually mentioned it.

Although Officer Guo leads the soldiers like his own hands and feet, he is strict in training soldiers. Although he has a rough temperament, he is not easy to get along with. Zhang Mai has been with his superior for many years, so he knows more about him than Xiao Yuhong and He Changdi.

At this time, Officer Guo and the two boys call each other brothers. In fact, he doesn't see them as important in his heart. If you want to soften this impenetrable Officer Guo, it will be more effective to make some small moves.

For example, the small matter of eating meat today.

Zhang Mai has seen He Changdi's ability. This young man has a good background, ambition, talent, and a good heart. Unfortunately, he just entered the military camp, so he has shortcomings in dealing with people. He doesn't know if it's because of the environment he grew up in, but this boy always likes to have a straight face. Although his stiff expression is covered by his black beard, it always makes people unhappy at first glance.

When Zhang Mai first came into contact with He Changdi, he didn't like him very much. With just a letter from Prince Jin, he became the commander of 100 soldiers. He stayed in this position for 10 years.

But after getting to know him, he gradually recognized this young man. When he was sick, He Changdi tried his best to take care of him with a cold face. From the young man's clumsy movements, it can be seen that He Changdi has never taken care of people like this. Zhang Mai then completely let go of the grudge and accepted this young man. At this time, He Changdi appeared to help him.

Xiao Yuhong's eyes were the brightest. He quickly went in front of He Changdi and looked at him eagerly: "He Dage, you really have meat to eat!"

He said covetously. Although he didn't directly ask for it, his saliva almost dripped down.

Field Officer Guo didn't rush He Changdi. Instead, he raised his head and glanced at He Changdi with a smile while eating the hard wok in his bowl.

Zhang Mai kicked the wooden stool under He Changdi's buttocks: "Smelly boy, what are you still doing!

Isn't it sent by your wife? It's fine if you don't want to give it to me, but you are also reluctant to give it to Officer? "

He Changdi pursed his thin lips, stood up, and bowed respectfully to Officer Guo: "Please wait for a moment, Officer."

After a while, He Changdi came back with a delicate small jar. He put it on the wooden table and lifted the jar lid. The unique smell of marinated beef floated out.

"Officer, it's all here. You all have a taste."

He Changdi ordered someone to bring a porcelain plate and poured the remaining half jar of Translucent Beef Slices into it.

Lieutenant Guo picked up a piece with his chopsticks and put it into his mouth. When he tasted it, his eyes lit up and he praised, "Not bad, sister-in-law's cooking is really good." As he said that, he pointed at He Changdi with his chopsticks, "You've married a good wife!

You're out of your mind and ran to this godforsaken northern region. Not only does your wife not blame you, she even brought you food. I heard that you came out a few days after getting married. "

Xiao Yuhong didn't know about these rumors. He stuffed the shredded beef into his mouth and listened with a face full of gossip. He wrapped his mouth full of shredded beef and mumbled: "Brother He, what's wrong? Do you think sister-in-law isn't pretty?"

Officer Guo snorted coldly: "Not pretty?

So what if she isn't pretty? She's a good woman if she can run a household and give birth to a son!

Moreover, he married the daughter of the British duke! "

Zhang Mai glared at Xiao Yuhong with a warning look, and she immediately understood what was going on.

The first wife of the captain's family was a woman without beauty, but she was highly respected by the captain, and gave birth to many children for him.

Xiao Yuhong wasn't born in an ordinary family. He had heard about the gossip in Shengjing from his mother and sister.

Although the British duke's family was declining, the girls from the British duke's family had a reputation for being easy to conceive and had top-notch looks.

Brother He leaving home in a hurry definitely wasn't for the reason he said.

Xiao Yuhong knew that his words had stepped on a landmine, so he didn't say anything else and buried his head in the meat.

Zhang Mai tried to smooth things over: "Officer is right. When we return to the capital in the future, we must visit sister-in-law at the officer's residence."

Officer Guo was satisfied and pointed at He Changdi: "Now that you're out, it's hard to disobey military orders. It'll be hard for you to go back in a short period of time. However, you have a wife at home. She married you at such a young age and has to stay in her room in Shengjing. She still doesn't forget about you, you heartless person. If you have time, you should write a few letters home. When you have money, don't forget to buy some specialties for your wife's family."

Compared to the way he usually addressed He Changdi as "brother" during the martial arts competition on the Drill Ground, Field Officer Guo's tone was more sincere and earnest at this moment. He pointed out He Changdi's mistakes and was more like a close big brother who was unreservedly reprimanding his insensible junior.

Hearing this, Zhang Mai's smile grew bigger. He Changdi wasn't a blockhead. He immediately stood up and bowed deeply to Officer Guo, thanking him for his teachings.

He could also feel that because of the small half jar of Translucent Beef Slices Slices, his relationship with Officer Guo had improved a lot.

He Changdi stared at the empty jar with Translucent Beef Slices Slices and felt a little complicated.

Just when they were being respectful, Xiao Yuhong, who spoiled the mood, pointed at the porcelain plate with the beef slices on the table and said with a lisp: "Brothers, if you don't want to eat, then I'll take it all!"

As soon as he finished speaking, several pairs of chopsticks reached for the porcelain plate at the same time. With one chopstick for each person, the top of the porcelain plate was quickly emptied. When there was only a shallow layer left, Officer Guo glared at He Changdi: "What are you still eating? This is your wife's cooking. You ate a lot before, and now you have the nerve to fight with us for it!"

This time, He Changdi was a lot more thick-skinned. His expression didn't change as he picked up another chopstick and said in a low voice: "I got married a few days ago, and this is the first time I've tasted my wife's cooking. Why can't I eat more?!"

Zhang Mai patted He Changdi's shoulder and laughed: "Look, you're really a miser!"

The plate of beef slices was actually not much for the four of them. When the plate was empty, they still wanted to eat more. In the end, Xiao Yuhong poured the vegetable oil and meat scraps left at the bottom of the plate into her own plate and ate it with porridge.

After the meal, Xiao Yuhong nudged He Changdi: "Brother He, when will sister-in-law send something over again?"

He Changdi slightly lowered his eyes. At this moment, he was regretting in his heart!

Because he couldn't bear to do it, he only ate a little bit of the beef slices every time he took out the small jar. If he knew that this day would come, he would definitely eat to his heart's content.

However, this guy was careful and didn't take out the beef jerky and pork jerky that Chu Lian sent him.

Hearing that Xiao Yuhong was reaching out for a yard after taking an inch, He Changdi raised his head and looked at him coldly. He thought: My wife isn't going to cook for a stinky man like you. You're really dreaming!

Xiao Yuhong rubbed his nose in embarrassment. He was also angry in his heart. This Brother He usually looked like a good person, but why was he so petty? In the future, he would definitely marry a wife from the British Public House who knew how to cook!

After the meal, the few of them chatted. Because of this small matter, the few of them became much closer.

As they were talking, there was suddenly a commotion in front of a small tent not far away.