Cannon Fodder Husband Ch.215-216

Chapter 215 – Rejecting Aunt’s Offer

Listening to these stories, Lu Xia felt a bit nostalgic, but something about it didn’t sit quite right with her.

Could the Hu family have really given up so easily?

She had a lingering suspicion that Zhou Lai’er had been calculated.

If she thought about it, even though Hu Jianjun was discharged due to injuries sustained during his service, the state wouldn’t just abandon him.

Furthermore, there were compensations for discharged soldiers, so even if Hu Jianjun left the army, his future would likely be better than that of an average person.

If Zhou Lai’er just stuck by his side during this time, things might turn out well for them in the future.

But it seemed that she had a limited perspective. It was also possible that the Hu family was intentionally pushing her away, just to be rid of her.

However, no matter what, it had nothing to do with her anymore. Besides, Zhou Lai’er had brought this upon herself. She would regret it in the future!

After Zhou Lai’er’s incident, there were no more significant happenings in the village leading up to the New Year.

The New Year was approaching.

This year marked their second New Year in the countryside. Technically, they were no longer new educated youths and were eligible to apply for a leave to visit home.

Last year, many of the older educated youths had returned home for the New Year, but this year, they had decided not to.

Among the new educated youths, Lu Xia and Jiang Junmo didn’t plan to return home due to Lu Xia’s pregnancy.

However, Gu Xiangnan, Su Man, and Cheng Yujiao intended to go back.

Gu Xiangnan and Cheng Yujiao going back wasn’t surprising to Lu Xia, but she was rather surprised by Su Man’s decision.

According to the book, her relationship with her family wasn’t good, and she had even played a counterattack on them before leaving for the countryside. It seemed like they had a major falling out. So, why was she going back now?

Or perhaps she wasn’t going home at all; maybe she was going to Beijing with Gu Xiangnan to meet his parents?

Lu Xia wasn’t clear and didn’t bother inquiring. As far as she was concerned, she only needed to mind her own business.

By now, she was already eight months pregnant, with her due date in February.

Her belly had grown significantly.

Jiang Junmo had become increasingly anxious lately, always wanting to be by her side, fearing that something might go wrong.

Since they couldn’t go back for the New Year, the Jiang family had sent them a lot of things before the year-end, including various nutritional supplements, powdered milk, and baby items. Lu Xia estimated that they wouldn’t need to buy anything for the child for the first year.

After learning about Lu Xia’s due date, Aunt specifically wrote a letter saying she planned to take leave to come and take care of her.

Lu Xia had previously learned from Jiang Junmo that Aunt was a military doctor. If she could come, it would be a good thing for Lu Xia, and it would put her at ease.

However, after discussing it, they decided to decline the offer.

Mainly, they didn’t want to trouble her too much. Moreover, taking leave and traveling was a hassle in itself.

They heard that Aunt was a hardworking person who sometimes didn’t even take holidays during the New Year. Even if she took leave this time, it wouldn’t be for long, maybe seven or eight days at most. But half of that time would be spent on the round trip, leaving her with not much time at all. It wasn’t worth the effort.

Furthermore, they didn’t want to impose too much on others. After all, Aunt and her family had already helped them a lot.

Additionally, considering the weather would still be quite cold in February in the northeast, they didn’t want Aunt to go through the discomfort of traveling.

So, they sent a letter back, politely declining the offer.

After declining, Jiang Junmo was afraid that Lu Xia would misunderstand and took the time to explain, leaving Lu Xia both amused and exasperated.

She really hadn’t thought much about it. Honestly, the Jiang family, including Aunt, had treated her well. They always greeted her specially in their letters and never forgot to send her things.

She had a favorable impression of them, so why would she think too much?

After declining, Lu Xia actually felt relieved. As an orphan, she wasn’t quite sure how to interact with her relatives. She wasn’t prepared to meet them so soon, especially considering her good health.

They were ready to go to the hospital when the time came, so she didn’t think anything bad would happen.

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Chapter 216 – How Lucky I Am to Meet You

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Seeing that Lu Xia wasn’t dwelling on it, Jiang Junmo felt reassured. He then began preparing for the Lunar New Year.

However, this year, their preparations were relatively simple.

Because Jiang Junmo didn’t want to be away from Lu Xia for too long, he hadn’t gone to the county before the New Year.

Instead, he had found a day to send Lu Xia to the educated youth spot to spend time with everyone there. He had also entrusted Shen Qingqing and a few others to help take care of her.

After that, he rode his bicycle to the town, buying some meat and candies from the supply and marketing cooperative. He wrote the couplets himself and aimed to create a festive atmosphere for the New Year.

But on New Year’s Eve, Jiang Junmo still prepared a sumptuous meal. Of course, he also slaughtered the only rooster in the house and stewed it with potatoes, preparing a big pot to take to Senior Brother Xu’s place.

Upon returning home, the two of them had their second New Year’s Eve dinner together.

However, they didn’t stay up late tonight. Lu Xia’s belly was too big now, and she couldn’t sleep well at night. She would wake up after a short while, needing to turn over or get up to use the restroom frequently. The night was restless, and she couldn’t get much sleep. So, they decided to get some rest earlier.

Lying on the kang, Jiang Junmo looked at Lu Xia, who had fallen asleep quickly beside him. This scene reminded him of last year’s New Year’s Eve. He smiled slightly, feeling a bit emotional.

He hadn’t expected that his life would change so much in just over a year since coming to the countryside. He had gotten married, had a wife, and now a child on the way.

And more importantly, his health had improved!

Since he was young, he knew he was different from others. He couldn’t run or jump, and whenever he got sick, he needed to lie in bed for a long time. His family catered to his needs, doing everything to make him happy.

Back then, he didn’t know if this was normal.

It wasn’t until he grew older that he realized he was indeed different from others.

Gradually, as he learned more, he understood that his lifespan might be limited. That was when he truly comprehended the concept of death.

How could he be resigned to it? How could he accept it? But his weak body forced him to face the harsh reality.

He was a person who could die at any moment.

To spare his family from guilt, he had learned to disguise himself, making himself appear mature and sensible. Though he had no choice, he wanted to face death gracefully.

And coming to the countryside was his final act of devotion to his family.

After arriving in the countryside, the harsh conditions made him believe that his life might not last much longer.

He had felt unwilling and had complained, but more than that, he had found solace and liberation. Thankfully, he hadn’t died in front of his family; otherwise, they would have been devastated.

But Jiang Junmo hadn’t anticipated that a turning point would occur. He had encountered Lu Xia, someone who changed his destiny.

He knew she had a secret, and he knew she was the reason he had survived.

Yet, he didn’t delve into it; he felt gratitude more than anything.

It wasn’t until she mentioned marriage that he realized his consent wasn’t just out of a sense of obligation. He had felt genuine joy after agreeing, and that told him he had unknowingly fallen in love with her.

For him, Lu Xia was redemption!

And now, right by his side, his beloved wife was carrying his child…

This was a day he had never imagined.

He knew this wasn’t a dream; his destiny had changed since he met Lu Xia.

And in the future, his life would be filled with happiness.

Tears welled up in Jiang Junmo’s eyes, and it was mostly gratitude that he felt.

Looking at Lu Xia sleeping beside him, he carefully pulled her closer.

‘How wonderful it is, how lucky I am to meet you.’

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