Chapter 349

Chapter 349

You'd Better Keep Your Promise

No one could understand why Jin Guizhi, who had always been outspoken and always trying to one-up others, chose to bid farewell only to Lin Nannan—despite the latter's harsh words toward her and attempts to discipline her—without a trace of resentment. This was completely unlike her usual self.

Regardless of others' confusion, Jin Guizhi remained remarkably composed when leaving.

Zhang Daren’s injury hadn’t fully healed yet, and he needed to recuperate at home. The military arranged transportation to send them to the train station.

Despite Zhang Daren’s inability to walk, Jin Guizhi packed their belongings, prepared everything methodically, mailed what needed to be mailed, carried what needed to be carried, and took excellent care of their two children. Her resilience made her strength unforgettable.

...

"What are you thinking about?" Lu Hang, who had accompanied Zhang Daren’s family to the train station, returned to find his wife sitting silently, lost in thought.

Hearing his voice, Lin Nannan turned to look at him and said softly, "Seeing how Jin Guizhi was devastated when Zhang Daren got injured, crying every day as if her world had collapsed—yet once she accepted the reality, she managed to hold everything together for the family. It made me wonder if your parents had also been heartbroken when you were in that state..."

Lu Hang knelt beside her, took her hand, and looked up at her gently. "All they ever wanted was for me to live. No matter what state I was in, they accepted it. Even if their hearts ached, they never dared to cry in front of me, afraid I might lose hope... Nan Nan, you didn’t just save me—you saved our entire family."

The topic was too heavy, and Lin Nannan felt uneasy.

She pulled her hand back, caressed his face, and placed a tender kiss to his eyelids. "Lu Hang, you have to stay safe."

He loved the military so much—if he left again, he might not be able to return.

So, he had to protect himself at all costs.

Hearing the worry in her voice, Lu Hang stood and embraced her, murmuring, "I’ll take care of myself."

That was the only promise he could make.

Lin Nannan nipped at his neck, her tone threatening. "You better keep your word."

Lu Hang kissed her lips—not with his usual passion, but with a tenderness that calmed her anxious heart.

...

As some left, others would arrive.

For Lin Nannan, it didn't affect her much, though she did miss Jin Guizhi’s loud voice occasionally.

Even Xiao Pei agreed when chatting with her—the courtyard seemed much quieter without Jin Guizhi around.

Under Lin Nannan’s watchful care, Lu Hang’s injury healed well without complications.

After examining him, the doctors, impressed by her knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine, asked if she could help forage for medicinal herbs—many of which could stop bleeding, reduce swelling, and disinfect.

Military medical supplies were in short supply, and everyone used them sparingly. Otherwise, Lu Hang wouldn’t have ended up relying solely on Lin Nannan’s herbal remedies when even basic anti-inflammatory drugs ran out.

The request was simple for Lin Nannan—after all, they were paying her, not asking for free labor.

"Do you want as much as I can gather?" she asked.

Lu Jian'an, the young but highly skilled military doctor, nodded. "As much as possible. If you can dry them properly, it’ll save us a lot of time."

Lin Nannan understood—they wanted her not only to collect the herbs but also to prepare them by drying.