Rebirth in the 80s: The Scholar Wife is Cute
Chapter 153: Must Finish the Drink

Chapter 153: Chapter 153: Must Finish the Drink

This tactic seemed to have some effect, as she gradually relaxed.

He Nan saw her subtle movements, and he slightly pursed his lips. Was it because his expression was too stern that she was so afraid of him?

He tried to soften his tone, "I brought you a bottle of malted milk, take it home and drink it later."

Her complexion was a bit rosier than the last time he saw her, which must mean the malted milk was somewhat effective.

"Ah?" Shen Mianmian was stunned for a moment, her expression somewhat dazed, "I haven’t finished the malted milk from last time."

She only used a small spoonful at a time, and by now, more than half the bottle was still untouched.

"You haven’t finished it?" He Nan slightly furrowed his brows, appearing somewhat dissatisfied.

Shen Mianmian answered honestly, "There’s still more than half a bottle left."

The malted milk was especially tasty, sweet and fragrant, very enjoyable, but she dared not drink too much of it.

After the new year, Shen Jianhua was sure to go out to work, and school wouldn’t start until after the Lantern Festival. Knowing Zhou Lanfang’s nature, she probably couldn’t expect many fulfilling meals, so if she finished the malted milk now, she would have to go to sleep on an empty stomach later.

How uncomfortable that feeling was, Shen Mianmian knew better than anyone.

Even so, she didn’t plan to ask He Nan for more help; he had already helped her enough. Others helped her out of sympathy, but she couldn’t cling to them like a leech, constantly draining them.

He Nan’s frown deepened, "Take this bottle back and quickly finish the one you have."

The malted milk container wasn’t big, and the instructions for the amount per serving were written on it. A box of malted milk was only enough for ten servings; she hadn’t finished it, which meant she probably didn’t want to use it up.

"Big Brother He, I..." she really couldn’t accept any more from him.

His expression darkened and his tone cooled as he interrupted her, "You must finish one bottle within ten days."

Although she was young and afraid of him, she was quite stubborn in her own way. If he didn’t use a commanding tone, she would surely refuse.

He Nan simply didn’t give her the courage to refuse.

"..."

Shen Mianmian trembled slightly from fear, and in the end, she didn’t voice her refusal.

Did Big Brother He see her as one of those young soldiers he used to lead?

Could it be that after leaving the army, he hadn’t changed his habit of training young soldiers and treated her like one of them?

He paid so much attention to her height; was it because her height had not reached the military conscription standards and it bothered him?

He Nan, seeing that she didn’t utter another refusal, nodded in satisfaction.

He had always valued efficiency and results in his actions. Since this method worked, he would continue it in the future.

"I will send you malted milk regularly in the future."

Given the situation at the Shen Family, sending too much wouldn’t necessarily mean Shen Mianmian would get to drink it. She still had more than half a bottle left, probably drinking in secret, not daring to drink too much at once.

He would send it to her regularly in the future; once she finished one bottle, he would send another, which wouldn’t easily draw Zhou Lanfang’s attention.

Shen Mianmian: "..."

She opened her mouth to speak, but in the end, she didn’t say another word of refusal.

"Big Brother He, thank you."

"Mhm."

He Nan responded indifferently, a barely noticeable smile in his sharp eyes.

Though the girl was young, her values were upright; she didn’t covet small gains, a trait that was praiseworthy.

His gaze fell on her thin, bony hands, noting that the frostbite had healed considerably and the swelling had gone down, his eyes softened slightly.

Looking further, the military overcoat she wore, although it had been some time, was still very neat. Her fingernails were also trimmed neatly without any dirt lodged in them, indicating that she was also a girl who paid attention to hygiene and self-discipline.

This pleased He Nan a great deal.

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