Back To The 90s: The Resilient Daughter-In-Law
Chapter 1088 - Chapter 1088 Chapter 1087 Not Simple

Chapter 1088: Chapter 1087: Not Simple Chapter 1088: Chapter 1087: Not Simple “This sister-in-law is not as simple as she seems,” Huo Beijiang snorted coldly, his head bowed as he focused on the porridge boiling in the pot.

Ning Di couldn’t figure it out, pondering over his doubts for a long time without any clarity. He couldn’t help but ask, “But the sister-in-law’s sister hasn’t had any strange experiences, nor has she shown any peculiar behaviors. Logically speaking, she doesn’t seem to have the requisite conditions or motives.”

How could a girl from the countryside, with a life so mundane from childhood, have an aura of strangeness about her?

Initially, Ning Di thought he was just overthinking it. His sister-in-law was indeed intelligent and exceptional, but her outstanding performance was within reasonable bounds. Her sister, however, was a different story altogether– the more he observed, the more he felt an odd air about her.

“All the members of my wife’s family are extraordinary,” Huo Beijiang said self-mockingly.

Ning Di was startled, “Commander, should I conduct a thorough investigation?” Their current situation was precarious, and they had to be vigilant at the slightest sign of trouble. Everyone around them had gone through meticulous vetting.

Ordinary people never had the chance to meet the commander.

He hadn’t paid attention before, but a reminder from his boss made him realize that due to preconceived notions, his sister-in-law’s family had never been investigated before.

What if there was an issue?

Huo Beijiang’s ears twitched slightly, and the hand holding the spoon paused before he gestured to Ning Di.

Ning Di’s eyes discreetly shifted outside, making a mental note. He also felt guilty for having let his guard down earlier and not noticing someone approaching.

“Ning Di! I advise you to drop the thoughts you just had,” Huo Beijiang scolded righteously, “Your sister-in-law’s family are just ordinary rural folks. What is there to investigate? Besides, I’d trust them with my life, even if she turned out to be a bad person, I would do so willingly.”

Huo Beijiang said, a smirk of pride flashing across his face.

“Besides, your sister-in-law genuinely loves me, and I trust her completely. You are not to speak in such a manner from now on.”

Ning Di’s mouth twitched as he listened. He had long known his boss was a brilliant actor, but he hadn’t expected him to get into character so quickly.

“All right!” Ning Di suppressed the bizarre thoughts in his mind, “Then I’ll be leaving first. The colonel wants you to come back quickly.”

“Old Xi just can’t bear to see me happy, can he?” Huo Beijiang frowned as soon as he heard the reminder to return, “It seems like he’d be happier if I remained a bachelor forever.”

“He wouldn’t want that,” Ning Di spoke fairly, “The colonel is eager for you to have a son soon.”

“Alas!” Huo Beijiang sighed helplessly, “Too bad my wife is too young and still in school, or else my son would be walking by now.”

Ning Di: “…”

Commander, is it really necessary for you to boast so much? Would it kill you not to?

Ning Di knew there were others outside, and some things were better left unsaid, so he simply left. He feared that if he stayed any longer, his commander might inadvertently infuriate him to death.

*****

Outside, when Nan Fei heard Ning Di and Huo Beijiang talking, she immediately turned back. Although she was curious about what they were discussing, ten years as a military spouse had taught her to know her place. Ning Di’s visit was surely work-related.

Such as military secrets, which she had no interest in knowing.

She hadn’t even reached her room’s doorway when she heard Huo Beijiang calling from downstairs.

“Wife, come down for dinner.”

Nan Fei immediately realized that she had been spotted.

Downstairs, Huo Beijiang had already served the cooked porridge into a bowl and placed it on the dining table.

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