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Chapter 57 Now it's yours.

Jiang Man took the letter, quickly glanced through its contents, and her eyes lit up with surprise: "Really? That's wonderful!"

Her face was beaming with happiness, as if she could already see her family's new life in the military compound.

This is undoubtedly exciting news for this small family.

With housing provided by the military, not only will living conditions be greatly improved, but the comprehensive facilities and safe environment of the military compound will also allow children to grow up healthily.

"The children will definitely be very happy to know."

Jiang Man said with a smile.

"Yes, they've always longed for life in the military region. Now they can finally realize their dream."

The innocent and adorable faces of the two children floated into Qin Yishen's mind, filling her heart with love.

"Then we need to prepare in advance and tidy up the house."

Jiang Man began to plan her move. "Hmm, no rush. Let's enjoy the New Year first, and then we can pack slowly afterward."

Qin Yishen gently put his arm around Jiang Man's shoulder.

The news that Qin Yishen's housing application had been approved quickly became a hot topic of discussion among the villagers.

From the old tree at the village entrance to the woodpile at the village end, people were talking about the wonderful news that Qin Yishen's family was about to move to the military region.

Jiang He and Lin Yanqing, who had just returned from the city, heard the villagers' discussions at the village entrance before they even stepped into their home.

Jiang He stopped in her tracks, her face turning pale instantly.

That once-familiar name—Qin Yishen—now felt like a sharp sword, piercing straight into her heart.

Lin Yanqing keenly noticed Jiang He's unusual behavior. He gently took Jiang He's hand and asked with concern, "What's wrong, He'er? Are you feeling unwell?"

Jiang He shook her head slightly but did not speak. Her gaze was somewhat vacant as she stared ahead, her thoughts already drifting back to the past.

Now, upon hearing the news that Qin Yishen's housing application had been approved, Jiang He felt a mix of emotions, as if a bottle of mixed feelings had been spilled.

She couldn't help but fantasize about what her life would be like now if she hadn't given up on Qin Yishen back then, and if she had still married him in this life.

Would she no longer suffer those grievances and injustices in the Lin family? Would she have a happy and fulfilling family, living a peaceful and stable life hand in hand with Qin Yishen in the military compound?
Once this thought arose, it grew wildly in her heart like weeds.

She recalled every moment she had spent in the Lin family, the disdainful looks from her relatives, the unwarranted accusations and grievances, all of which filled her with immense pain and regret.

In contrast, Qin Yishen's current achievements and the new life she is about to embark on make her own choices seem all the more wrong.

Upon hearing the good news that Qin Yishen's housing application had been approved, Xu Laosan and Wang Xiu were overjoyed. Their long-standing friendship with Qin Yishen's family made this good news feel like their own. After dealing with this exciting matter at home, Jiang Man turned her attention to the handover of the boxed lunch restaurant with Wang Xiu.

On this sunny day, Jiang Man and Wang Xiu met at the boxed lunch restaurant.

The shop was filled with the familiar aroma of food, and the tables and chairs were arranged neatly, as if silently witnessing this important moment. Jiang Man took out a pre-prepared transfer contract from her bag and handed it to Wang Xiu, her eyes filled with sincerity and relief: "Xiu'er, from today onwards, this boxed lunch shop is officially yours."

Wang Xiu took the contract, her hands trembling slightly, her heart filled with gratitude and excitement.

This boxed rice shop was the culmination of Jiang Man's hard work, and now that she was willing to transfer it to him without reservation, Wang Xiu was deeply moved by this trust and affection.

Jiang Man looked at Wang Xiu with a gentle smile: "Xiu'er, I'll write down a recipe in the meantime. Just follow the recipe and you can't go wrong. I've written down some cooking tips and recipes for special dishes that I've accumulated over the years. Think about them carefully."

Wang Xiu nodded repeatedly: "Sister-in-law, thank you so much. I will definitely work hard and won't let you down."

Looking back on the time when she and Wang Xiu opened a restaurant together, Jiang Man was filled with emotion.

For Wang Xiu, this was an opportunity to change her destiny.

She had been working hard to make a living, but while helping out at the boxed lunch store, she gradually found her own value and direction.

In the days that followed, Jiang Man devoted himself wholeheartedly to writing the recipes.

She gets up early every day and sits at the small table in the kitchen, meticulously recording the ingredients, seasoning amounts, cooking steps, and heat control for each dish.

She would sometimes recall the time when she first learned to cook, and sometimes think about how to make the recipes more easy to understand and easier for Wang Xiu to follow.

Wang Xiu wasn't idle either. While continuing to help out at the boxed lunch shop, she also began to familiarize herself with the various management aspects of the store. She diligently learned how to purchase ingredients more cost-effectively, how to arrange staff work more efficiently, and actively collected feedback from customers so that she could make better improvements after taking over. Finally, Jiang Man completed the compilation of the recipes.

That thick cookbook embodies her love for the boxed rice shop and her expectations for Wang Xiu.

When she handed the recipe to Wang Xiu, tears welled up in Wang Xiu's eyes: "Sister-in-law, this is not just a recipe, but also your sincere feelings for me."

Jiang Man gently patted her shoulder: "Xiuer, I believe you can definitely run the boxed lunch store better and better. If you encounter any problems in the future, just come to me."

With the handover completed, the boxed rice restaurant ushered in a new chapter. Wang Xiu carefully cooked the dishes according to Jiang Man's recipes, and the customers praised them highly after tasting them, saying that the taste was as good as before, or even more delicious.

The boxed rice business is booming, and Wang Xiu always wears a confident and satisfied smile. Jiang Man, seeing the boxed rice business come alive under Wang Xiu's hands, is also filled with joy.

She knew she had made the right choice, which not only allowed her to spend more time with her family, but also gave Wang Xiu an opportunity to develop herself.

Confusion shrouded Shi An and Shi Ning's innocent faces like a fog. They stared intently at Jiang Man and Qin Yishen, their eyes filled with doubt that seemed ready to unleash a barrage of questions at any moment.

Shi An broke the silence first. He tilted his little head back, his eyes wide open, and asked eagerly, "Dad, are we really going to live in the military compound?"

The child's voice carried a hint of excitement and unease. Qin Yishen crouched down slightly, gently placing his hands on Shi An's shoulders, a warm smile on his face, and said, "Yes, baby. Our family's housing application in the military region has been approved. After the New Year, we'll pack our things and move there."