Chapter 221: Qin Tian’s Ambition

Qin Tian and his sister had always known how hard their parents worked.

Especially after what happened with Qin De, they realized that although their parents hadn’t been able to be by their side as they grew up, they were always thinking of them. Every month, their parents sent home their salaries and asked others to look after them.

They understood that their parents were working for the country—they were heroes. They shouldn’t blame them.

But as children, who doesn’t long for their parents’ company?

Especially these past years, when not a single letter had come from their parents.

They were even afraid—afraid that something might have happened to them.

It wasn’t until Gu Jianing brought them their parents’ heartfelt words that they finally felt at ease.

In the letter, Qin Zhihong and Du Wei said they’d be back in at most half a year.

Hearing this, Qin Tian, Qin Qing, and even Grandma Qin were overjoyed. The spirits of the elderly and the children alike lifted considerably.

“You know, you don’t have to go up the mountain to gather herbs anymore. If I need any, I can buy them from others,” Gu Jianing said.

“After all, you still have to study, and you’re so young. It’s dangerous in the mountains.”

Before, it was because there was no money and no other way. But now, that wasn’t necessary anymore.

But Qin Tian shook his head. “No, Sister Gu, I actually like gathering herbs. And I haven’t fallen behind in my studies—I only go during my free time and on weekends.”

“Sister Gu, I want to be like you when I grow up—a really great doctor.”

Qin Tian’s eyes sparkled as he looked at Gu Jianing.

In his heart, he thought Gu Jianing was amazing.

Like when she saved Grandma—other doctors had given up hope, but Sister Gu managed to bring her back.

To Qin Tian, Sister Gu was almost like a miracle worker, someone who could pull people back from the brink of death.

Not long ago, Sister Gu was even featured in the newspaper.

After reading it, Qin Tian carefully saved the newspaper as a treasure.

He wanted to be as awesome as Sister Gu! He wanted to be in the newspaper one day too!

That’s why he wanted to become a doctor.

Gu Jianing gently patted Qin Tian’s head, her eyes full of warmth. “Alright, I believe you’ll be an outstanding doctor one day.”

Because Gu Jianing was in a hurry to get to work, Qin Tian didn’t go into the family compound.

Instead, a young soldier helped carry the bag of herbs inside.

After all, with Gu Jianing’s big belly, it wasn’t convenient for her.

Not long after Zhang Shuwan gave birth to twins, Jiang Baihe also gave birth—to a baby girl.

For Jiang Baihe and Chai Jianguo, it didn’t matter if it was a boy or a girl—they loved their child all the same.

After all, Chai Jianguo had once been told he couldn’t have children.

Now, he was finally cured.

So, even if they only had this one daughter in their lifetime, Chai Jianguo and Jiang Baihe felt content.

Of course, the person they were most grateful to was Gu Jianing.

Although they had already thanked her during the pregnancy, they decided that after the postpartum period, they would thank her again in person.

Not long after Jiang Baihe gave birth, Gu Jianing also took maternity leave.

Her due date was approaching.

With her big belly, going to work every day made both Sheng Zexi and Grandma Sang uneasy—especially since she was carrying twins.

Gu Jianing herself felt fine, thanks to the “Pregnancy Comfort Pills” she’d taken earlier, so she was in great shape.

She felt she could work right up until delivery.

But while she felt fine, her family didn’t agree.

So, she had to listen to her family.

She went to request leave, and her teacher, Old Chen, approved it immediately.

What a joke—what’s more important, work or the safe delivery of his student’s babies?

So he quickly approved her leave and told her to go home and rest.

Without work, Gu Jianing… actually found it quite easy to adjust.

She was a naturally laid-back person.

Not having to go to work was wonderful.

In the mornings, after breakfast, she would walk around the military compound with Grandma Sang.

In the evenings, Sheng Zexi would accompany her.

The only thing was, Gu Jianing could be a bit lazy.

Sometimes, she didn’t feel like walking.

“No way—the doctor said you need to walk more in late pregnancy. It’ll make labor easier.”

“Ningning, be good, listen.”

“When you were working, you sat all day and didn’t get much exercise.”

“You can’t slack off now.”

Gu Jianing looked at the worry on Sheng Zexi’s face: …

I’m a doctor too, you know. Of course I know I should walk more at this stage.

But I have the “system” on my side, and the Pregnancy Comfort Pills even help with smooth delivery, so even if I don’t exercise, I’ll be fine.

But in the end, to keep Sheng Zexi from worrying, Gu Jianing chose to go along with it.

After all, the due date was near.

Gu Jianing had a feeling she’d be giving birth in the next few days.

“Alright, let’s keep walking.”

“I wonder when my mother-in-law will arrive?”

“I’m not sure—probably after my sister-in-law finishes her postpartum period. It should be soon.”

—

At that moment, the very Mrs. Yao Chunhua they were talking about was watching her eldest daughter-in-law finish a bowl of chicken soup.

When Yang Manman finished, and Yao Chunhua was about to take the dishes away, Yang Manman called her back.

“Mom, why don’t you go to the Northwest Military District in the next couple of days?” Yang Manman suggested.

Yao Chunhua was taken aback. “How could I? If I leave, who will take care of you during your recovery?”

At that moment, her eldest son, Gu Yunting, walked in.

“Mom, I can take care of Manman.”

Then Su Miao came over with Zhuangzhuang in her arms. “Mom, I can help take care of my sister-in-law too.”

Yang Manman reached out and held Yao Chunhua’s hand. “Mom, I only have one week left in my postpartum period. With Ating and my sister-in-law here, and since I’m recovering so well, we’ll be just fine.”

She was telling the truth.

She felt her postpartum period had been as comfortable as could be.

Both her husband and mother-in-law treated her very well.

They never hesitated to give her anything good for her recovery, so her health bounced back quickly.

She could already get out of bed and walk around; she just hadn’t gone outside to avoid catching a chill, but she could if she wanted to.

“Mom, I can tell you’re restless these days. I know you’re worried about your daughter.”

“We’re all worried, not just you.”

“Especially since she’s carrying twins.”

“So, Mom, you should go to the Northwest Military District soon. That way, you’ll feel better, and so will we. You’ll be able to help Ningning sooner, too.”

“That’s right, Mom, listen to Manman.”

“Don’t worry, Mom—we’ll take good care of my sister-in-law and the family.”

Looking at her eldest daughter-in-law’s rosy cheeks and sincere eyes, Yao Chunhua knew she meant every word.

In the end, she agreed."