Chapter 171: Chapter 171: An Unexpected Private Meal

The reception room was full of joy. Wang Miaomiao was really hungry; she ate half a basin of pig trotters before feeling full, and then she gobbled up several pieces of fried fish before stopping.

Feeling satisfied, Wang Miaomiao noticed the pile of meat and fish bones on the table and felt a bit embarrassed. “Haha, this… was too delicious. I couldn’t help myself…”

Jiang Yan laughed and said, “It’s meant for you, do you want some more?”

Wang Miaomiao shook her head, “No more, it’s a bit greasy.”

“Then, I’ll eat it…” Jiang Yan pulled the lunchbox closer to himself, picked up another pair of chopsticks, and began to eat slowly.

Wang Miaomiao watched the man before her, eating gracefully, and it was pleasant to watch. But that meat… she wanted to stop him but felt embarrassed. Why did it feel so awkward…

After all, it was what she had just eaten, and now a man was eating her leftovers… Wang Miaomiao felt her heart beat a bit faster, shifting uneasily, feeling a bit embarrassed.

If they had eaten together just now, it wouldn’t have mattered. But now, she’s finished, and he’s eating her leftovers, it somehow feels inappropriate.

But to stop him, should she let good fish and meat go to waste? In this time of shortage, she would be scolded to death.

Oh… if she had known, she would have invited him to eat together earlier. As it stands now, watching him eat what she left behind is really awkward…

Jiang Yan seemed to notice her discomfort, and a gleam flashed in his eyes as he casually picked topics to relax her, “Are you adjusting to the military life? Is the training tough lately?”

“It’s pretty good; I’ve passed all the basic subjects now.”

“Hmm, it’s tough, but hang in there, it will get better after these three months.” Jiang Yan encouraged.

“I know, I’ll keep going.” The two chatted idly, and Wang Miaomiao gradually relaxed.

“Auntie is really worried about you this time. She told me to visit you every week to make sure you’re not hurt or bullied.” Jiang Yan cheerfully explained his clear reasons for his next visit.

Wang Miaomiao raised a hand awkwardly, “No need to worry, what danger could there be in the military, eh, you don’t have to follow my mom’s orders, how embarrassing it is to trouble you.”

Jiang Yan finished the last piece of meat, took out a handkerchief to wipe his mouth, and said calmly, “It won’t interfere with my work, I have it all planned.”

“Alright then, I’ll come and visit you next time. Is there anything you want to eat? I’ll bring it for you?” Jiang Yan efficiently cleared the bones on the table back into the lunchbox, intending to wash them later.

In the meantime, Wang Miaomiao tried to help, but Jiang Yan blocked her with his arm.

Wang Miaomiao felt quite embarrassed and, upon hearing that he planned to bring food again, quickly refused, “No need, bringing food like this makes me a bit uneasy. How about you come on Sunday, bring Xiao Xue and Sister Hui Lan along for a meal together. They will surely be delighted to see you.”

From his tone, Wang Miaomiao knew it was practically impossible to prevent him from coming, hoping only to avoid this special treatment.

Oh… she had her fill earlier, and now she’s really full. But how will she explain it to Xiao Xue when she gets back?

Saying, your uncle came to give me a private meal? Uh… feels like trouble!

Jiang Yan looked at her, saw the resolve and earnestness in her eyes, and sighed inside, just as he thought.

He also knew this one-on-one time was hard to come by. Oh well, take it slow… there’ll be opportunities.

“Alright, I’ll pick you guys up on Sunday.” Jiang Yan readily agreed.

After seeing Jiang Yan off, Wang Miaomiao walked along the path back to the dorm under the moonlight. The earlier meeting felt like a small pebble dropping into her calm heart, creating ripples that wouldn’t settle easily.

“Sister Miaomiao…”

Wang Miaomiao was startled, couldn’t help but pat her chest, glaring at Cheng Xue, the little girl.

Cheng Xue saw this and realized she was in trouble, quickly apologizing, “Sister Miaomiao, sorry for scaring you. I didn’t know you were deep in thought…”

Lost in thought? Wang Miaomiao sighed, whom could she blame, “I’m fine, what are you guys doing here?”

Jiang Huilan smiled at her, “We’re waiting for you, look, we secretly saved this for you.”

Wang Miaomiao looked at the two white steamed buns Jiang Huilan handed over, feeling a mix of emotions.

“Sister Miaomiao, quickly eat it, we could only secretly bring this for you, you know how hard it is to hide food.” Cheng Xue urged Wang Miaomiao to eat with a cheerful tone.

The canteen here doesn’t allow takeaway, and past a certain time, there’s no food left.

So, they always went to eat at the exact scheduled time; if training didn’t pass and an instructor kept them back, they’d go hungry.

Of course, there were hidden ways, and sneaking a bun was something senior officials turned a blind eye to, but that was the limit.

“Thank you guys so much.” Wang Miaomiao felt deeply moved and guilty. She grabbed a bun and started eating, though she wasn’t hungry, she couldn’t not eat. Otherwise, how do you explain not being hungry?

After eating both buns, she felt overstuffed.

“Sister Miaomiao, are you full?” Cheng Xue was still worried she wasn’t full, oh… such a situation… if she had known, she wouldn’t have overindulged earlier.

“I’m full.”

“Oh, right, who came to see you earlier?” Cheng Xue curiously asked.

Wang Miaomiao omitted the part about eating meat, otherwise telling the truth, “Your little uncle.”

“Oh…” Cheng Xue responded with a prolonged sound, full of implications, even exchanging a knowing glance with Jiang Huilan.

Sadly, Wang Miaomiao was feeling guilty and didn’t notice, focused solely on explaining, “Yes, I mentioned in my letter home about my commendation, my mom was worried about me getting hurt, so she asked Brother Jiang to check on me.”

“Oh…” Cheng Xue and Jiang Huilan smiled meaningfully.

Seeing that they believed her, Wang Miaomiao felt relieved, but later, wondered if she was out of her mind. Why act guilty as if she’d done something wrong when there was nothing in the first place, she was causing herself needless stress, really…

She thought, eventually realizing her mindset was off, she quickly adjusted and changed the topic, “Brother Jiang said he will come on Sunday to take us out for a meal.”

“Really, that’s great.”

As soon as she said this, Cheng Xue and Jiang Huilan were extremely happy.

The three chattered excitedly all the way, discussing what to eat, what to play, and how to make Jiang Yan treat them generously.

On his way back, Jiang Yan sneezed several times, thinking he might be catching a cold, little did he know, the girls were plotting how to empty his wallet…

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