Unable to endure the hardships of rural life, she returned home to arrange a marriage with a militar

"My name is Wu Liqin, you can just call me Xiao Wu. This is Zhong Bing. We are mainly responsible for the job placement of military spouses. We understand that you are currently unemployed, so we are here to register your information so that we can arrange your future work."

Wu Liqin looked a few years older than Zhong Bing. She spoke with poise and confidence. Zhong Bing followed behind her, feeling somewhat shy, as he lacked work experience.

Shu Yun pushed the door open. "Come in and let's talk."

"I'm sorry to bother you." Wu Liqin came in and praised the neatly tidied courtyard, "The courtyard is so clean."

Shu Yun's house wasn't the first one they visited today, but when it came to clean, tidy, and beautiful courtyards, Shu Yun's was the most deserving of the title.

Military wives are generally very hardworking and adept at managing both the household and the outside world. However, they are reluctant to throw away many old items, which are piled up in the yard, making the place look somewhat messy.

Shu Yun led the two into the living room and offered them water, but Wu Liqin declined, saying, "Sister-in-law, you don't need to bother. We'll leave as soon as we register our information. We have several other families to go, so we're in a hurry."

Shu Yun poured them both a cup of hot tea. "Go ahead and ask."

"I'd like to ask if your sister-in-law has a university degree? What are her job requirements?"

Shu Yun: "I did attend university for a few years, but I didn't receive my graduation certificate for some reasons. I majored in fine arts in university, and if there are any job offers, I hope they will be more in line with my major."

Wu Liqin's eyes lit up. "Sister-in-law, you are really highly educated. I remember the publicity department told me a few days ago that they were short of staff. Your major is a perfect match. I'll talk to the publicity department about it later."

Shu Yun: "Then I'll trouble you."

Shu Yun doesn't have a strong desire to work, but she's not opposed to it either. If a good job comes along, she'll give it a try.

However, although Wu Liqin spoke with great certainty, everything was still uncertain until the job was finalized.

According to her understanding, as the camp buildings were completed, a large number of military dependents came with the troops, increasing the demand for jobs. However, the number of available jobs was decreasing. Therefore, although it was said that the military was arranging jobs for military dependents, many of them had not found suitable jobs for various reasons.

In addition, some military spouses have limited education, and many factories are unwilling to hire them. The labor department sometimes cannot force them to do so and can only try its best to secure their services.

Currently, most military spouses are employed internally, working in factories affiliated with the military. However, with the increasing number of employees, these factories are already operating at full capacity.

After seeing the two off, Shu Yun began preparing dinner. She cleaned the crucian carp, and the kitten, which had run away, smelled the fishy smell and somehow clung to her feet again.

Shu Yun placed the washed fish in a basin. The kitten sniffed it and stretched its neck. Shu Yun chuckled and patted its head. "You can't eat this."

Fearing it might be greedy, Shu Yun tossed the leftover fish entrails to the kitten. After eating, the kitten obediently lay back down under the tree where it had been sleeping.

Shu Yun put the fish aside and started rinsing the rice. She kept a close eye on the fish, but the kitten seemed to have eaten its fill. It lazily flicked its tail and, quite cleverly, did not try to steal the fish. Instead, it curled up in a ball and licked its fur absentmindedly.

Shu Yun put the washed rice into an iron pot, added an appropriate amount of water, and placed the pot on the stove to cook.

The crucian carp is ready to be braised, but it should be marinated properly beforehand to absorb the flavors.

After preparing dinner, the small crabs in the basin had purged most of the sand. Shuyun used a small brush to clean the sides and legs of the crabs. Since they were too small, there was no need to cut them in half with a knife. She simply poured a bucket of small fish, shrimp and crabs into the boiling pot, blanched them and took them out.

Next, add salt, soy sauce, cooking wine, and an egg, and mix well. Finally, add an appropriate amount of flour to coat each crab, fish, and shrimp.

Pour oil into the pot and use chopsticks to add the pieces one by one to fry. After frying a few pieces until golden brown and crispy, take them out and sprinkle with cumin and a little chili powder.

Shu Yun took a bite right after it came out of the pan. The little crabs' shells hadn't fully grown in yet, and after frying, they were incredibly crispy, crunchy, and juicy.

Shu Yun then tried the small fish and shrimp, which tasted quite good and were considered successful snacks. However, some mistakes occurred during the process. There was water at the bottom of the basin that hadn't been wiped clean, and when several crabs were put into the oil pan, they were still covered in water droplets. Instantly, oil splattered out with a crackling sound. Although Shu Yun moved away, she still inevitably got splashed several times.

She immediately put her hands in the bucket of water to cool them down, but there were still several red patches on her fingers, and they hurt a little. Fortunately, they were on her left hand, so it didn't affect her subsequent finishing work.

After all the small river delicacies were fried, Shu Yun scooped them out and put them in a basket to dry.

She moved a chair, picked up a piece of drawing paper, and started sketching. She didn't have a concrete idea for the white wall in the living room yet. She thought of many landscape scenes, but ultimately rejected them all.

It should be beautiful, but not outrageous.

She looked at the orange cat resting under the tree and suddenly had an inspiration. Her pen strokes were smooth and continuous. The picture had already been fully presented in her mind. Now she just needed to show it on paper.

The lively lines leaped onto the paper. She was completely focused, her concentration making her forget her surroundings. Only when she finished the last stroke and let out a long breath did Shu Yun realize that Gu Jun had been standing quietly beside her, without disturbing her.

Gu Jun only said after seeing her put down her pen, "You draw really well."

"We'll put this painting on the wall of our living room then." Shu Yun handed the painting to Gu Jun. The painting had a pure white background with a high and clear blue sky above, with white clouds seemingly floating and flowing. In the foreground, there was a lush banana tree with huge leaves that stretched out like fans, shielding the two people lying in rocking chairs under the tree from the strong sunlight. A kitten was curled up at their feet, fast asleep.

The painting is simple and refreshing, with the blank space in the middle giving a sense of purity and etherealness. It is a painting that makes people feel happy and relaxed.

Gu Jun raised an eyebrow. The two figures were small in the scene, sketched with just a few strokes, yet their spirit was perfectly captured. "Me and you?"

Although it is a question, it is stated in an affirmative tone.

Shu Yun's eyebrows curved into a smile. "And the kitten."

Gu Jun: "I'll get two rocking chairs later."

As the two were talking, Shu Yun accidentally touched the chair with her hand and hissed. When she looked up, she found that a large blister had formed on the red spot on her little finger, and it hurt when touched.

Gu Jun took her hand and looked at it. "It's too big. It needs to be pricked to heal."

"No, it's not necessary. It should absorb it on its own." Shu Yun tried to pull her hand back, but Gu Jun held it so she couldn't.

Gu Jun said seriously, "No, the blister is too big. It will break if you touch it anywhere, and it will easily become inflamed and infected. Let me help you pop it open and squeeze out the fluid so it will heal faster."

"No." Shu Yun tried to pull her hand back again, but still failed. Meeting Gu Jun's serious gaze, she slumped her shoulders. "Fine, fine, then be gentle."