Quick Transmigration: The Pregnant Little Fairy is Pampered by the Heirless Boss

Chapter 371 The Beloved Little Sister 6

Three days later, Ji Xiaosong and her older brother Ji Jianguo boarded a train heading south.

Before leaving, Wang Xiuhua stuffed a bundle of food into her daughter's bag:

Pancakes, boiled eggs, pickled vegetables, and a small jar of homemade honey.

Ji Jianjun secretly slipped a small knife to his sister: "For self-defense on the road."

Ji Jianshe patted his chest and assured her, "Don't worry, little sister, if You Yong dares to bully you, your third brother will immediately rush over and beat him up!"

The train clattered along the tracks, and the scenery outside the window gradually changed from plains to rolling mountains.

Ji Xiaosong sat by the window, thinking about how to make life better for her family in the future.

The train passed through a golden wheat field, the sound of wheels hitting the rails echoing inside the carriage.

Ji Xiaosong gazed at the fleeting scenery outside the window, her fingers unconsciously rubbing her wrist.

"Little sister," Ji Jianguo handed her a peeled boiled egg, then hesitated, "Are you... really sure?"

Ji Xiaosong looked away, took the egg, and took a bite: "What are you worried about, big brother?"

Ji Jianguo rubbed his fingers together and lowered his voice: "You Yong is indeed a good lad, but..."

He glanced at the dozing passengers around him. "He's a worldly man, and an officer in the military. I'm afraid..."

"Afraid he'll look down on me for being a country girl?" Ji Xiaosong chuckled, her eyes clear. "Big brother, do you think I'm not good enough for him?"

"No!" Ji Jianguo quickly denied, "I'm afraid he'll..."

"Changed heart?" Ji Xiaosong shook her head. "If he really is that kind of person, it's actually a good thing. It's better to see it clearly sooner rather than later cause trouble after marriage."

Ji Jianguo was stunned.

My sister's words were so insightful; she didn't seem like a country girl who had never left home.

"Besides," Ji Xiaosong lowered his voice, "our family is now financially secure, and things will only get better from here on out. Hasn't your brother noticed the changes in our family over the past three months?"

Ji Jianguo's eyes flickered.

Indeed, since my younger sister recovered from her illness, the vegetables at home have grown more beautifully than those at other homes, and the chickens and ducks we raise are also fatter and stronger.

Even his reading is more reliable than before.

“But that’s…” He hesitated, wondering whether to bring up the changes.

“It’s fate.” Ji Xiaosong interrupted, “Brother, don’t worry, I’m not the kind of person who’s only interested in climbing the social ladder. If You Yong is sincere to me, I will naturally not let him down; if he has ulterior motives, I will never entangle myself with him.”

Her voice was soft, yet it carried an undeniable firmness.

Sunlight streamed through the car window, illuminating her face and making her eyes appear exceptionally bright.

Ji Jianguo suddenly realized that his younger sister had shed her childishness from when she was sickly, and her brows now showed a more mature and composed demeanor.

He then realized that his younger sister had probably planned this family visit all along.

"You're thinking......"

"Look at his character, and also look at the environment in the military."

Ji Xiaosong said frankly, "If he is truly as outstanding as Uncle You says, then our family will have someone to rely on in the county. If he is just a name without substance..."

She paused for a moment, then said, "Let's just consider this an opportunity to broaden our horizons."

Ji Jianguo was speechless.

He then realized that his younger sister's trip was not only to find a future husband, but also to plan for the future of the whole family.

"But what if he..."

“Big brother,” Ji Xiaosong suddenly laughed, “Do you think that with my current skills, I’m afraid I can’t win over a man?”

Ji Jianguo suddenly shuddered as he recalled his younger sister's miraculous "folk remedies" and the unusually bountiful harvest from their private plot.

His younger sister is definitely not the sickly little girl she used to be.

"So what are you going to do..."

"Let's take a look first and then talk."

Ji Xiaosong gazed out the window at the distant, dark mountains. "If he's a good match, I have ways to make him devoted; if not..."

She narrowed her eyes. "Let's treat this as a vacation."

The train attendant announced the station in the carriage. Looking at his younger sister's calm profile, Ji Jianguo suddenly felt that this journey might be much more exciting than he had imagined.

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It was already evening when the train arrived at the station, and the setting sun painted the platform orange-red.

As soon as Ji Xiaosong got out of the car, she was stopped by two young soldiers in military uniforms.

"Comrade, are you Ji Xiaosong?" The tall soldier's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but glance at her a few more times.

Ji Xiaosong was wearing that altered floral shirt today, and her long, black hair was braided and hung down in front of her chest.

After several months of nourishment from the spiritual spring, her originally pale skin became fair and rosy, and her figure became much fuller, making her stand out in the crowd.

"It's me." She smiled slightly, and the two soldiers blushed immediately.

"Platoon Leader You is currently training and has sent us to pick you up!"

The shorter soldier eagerly took the luggage, but avoided looking her in the eye. "The car... the car is right outside!"

The jeep bumped along the rugged mountain road for nearly two hours before finally arriving at the campsite.

From afar, dust billowed across the training ground, and shouts of battle filled the air.

"Platoon Leader You!" The tall soldier jumped out of the vehicle and shouted towards the training ground, "Your family has arrived!"

The entire training ground fell silent for a few seconds.

You Yong, who was instructing the fighters, suddenly turned around. In the sunlight, sweat glistened on his bronze skin, and his military vest clung tightly to his muscular chest.

"Reporting, Platoon Leader!" the short soldier deliberately raised his voice, "Your fiancée is here!"

A commotion immediately erupted on the training field.

You Yong ran over in two strides, but suddenly stopped three meters away from the jeep.

He saw Ji Xiaosong getting out of the car.

The sunlight shone brightly on her, outlining her slender curves.

You Yong's Adam's apple bobbed, and the muscles beneath his military uniform visibly tensed.

He was actually a little unsure, but thinking of the telegram he had received from his family a few days ago, he roughly knew who the person in front of him was.

I didn't have high expectations, but I didn't expect...

She's so beautiful!

"Song, Song'er?" His voice trembled slightly, completely lacking the authority he usually displayed when training soldiers.

Ji Xiaosong smiled and said, "Brother You Yong."

The word "brother" made You Yong's ears turn bright red.

Whistles echoed across the training ground, and a few daring soldiers shouted at the top of their lungs, "Platoon leader, aren't you going to introduce him to everyone?"

You Yong finally snapped out of his daze, turned around and roared, "Everyone! One hundred push-ups!"

After saying that, he lowered his voice and explained to Ji Xiaosong, "They...they haven't seen female comrades in too long..."

Ji Jianguo shook his head as he watched. This invincible king of soldiers on the battlefield was now as helpless as a young boy.

On the way to the dormitory, soldiers kept pretending to pass by.

A baby-faced soldier "accidentally" dropped a notebook at Ji Xiaosong's feet. As he picked it up, he secretly glanced at her: "Sister-in-law is so pretty..."

You Yong kicked him in the butt: "Get back to training!"

Turning to Ji Xiaosong, he explained, "This is a new recruit; he doesn't know the rules..."

Looking at You Yong's flushed face, Ji Xiaosong suddenly felt that this man who was once a formidable force on the battlefield was actually quite adorable at this moment.

Upon arriving at the guesthouse, You Yong hurriedly poured water, but in his nervousness, he crushed the water glass.

"I...I'll go get another one!" He hurriedly gathered up the broken pieces, the veins bulging on his strong arms.

Ji Xiaosong couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Brother You Yong, don't be nervous."

She took the shards from his hand, her fingertips brushing against his palm unintentionally. "I'm not going to eat you."

You Yong froze, then suddenly stood ramrod straight: "Report! I...I'll go arrange dinner!"

After saying that, he rushed out the door with his hands and feet moving in unison, almost bumping into the door frame.

Ji Jianguo finally couldn't hold back his laughter and said, "Little sister, is your fiancé this reckless on the battlefield as well?"

Outside the door, You Yong leaned against the wall, taking deep breaths, his chest heaving violently.

"Platoon leader," a baby-faced recruit sneered, "your wife is so pretty! Even prettier than the girls in the cultural troupe!"

You Yong grabbed his collar: "If you peek again, you'll have extra combat training tonight!"

During dinner, all the soldiers in the mess hall were secretly glancing at their table.

With a dark expression, You Yong placed the largest piece of meat into Ji Xiaosong's bowl: "Eat more."

She paused, then added, "You...you're too thin."

In fact, Ji Xiaosong has a well-proportioned figure now, and she is not thin in the right places.

You Yong regretted his words as soon as they left his mouth, fearing he had offended her.

Ji Xiaosong accepted it with a smile: "Okay, Brother You Yong, you can have some too."

As she spoke, she placed a piece of fish on his plate, saying, "I've heard that eating fish is good for the brain."

You Yong stared blankly at the fish in the bowl, then suddenly burst into a silly grin.

This elite soldier, who struck fear into the hearts of his enemies on the battlefield, was now smiling like a child who had just received candy.

In the distance, a few veterans huddled together and whispered among themselves:

"It's over, the platoon leader is done for."

"Nonsense, with such a beautiful wife, wouldn't you fall for her?"

"I heard they were childhood sweethearts..."

"Tsk tsk, no wonder the platoon leader was so determined to retire..."

As night deepened, You Yong escorted Ji Xiaosong back to the guesthouse.

Under the moonlight, their shadows were very close together.

“Song’er…” You Yong suddenly stopped and took out a necklace made of bullet casings from his pocket. “I…I made it myself…”

Ji Xiaosong's heart skipped a beat. When she reached out to take it, her fingertips touched his rough palm.

You Yong withdrew his hand as if burned, but was reluctant to let go completely, and finally held her fingers carefully.

"After I'm discharged from the army..." his voice was hoarse, "we...we'll get married, okay?"

Under the moonlight, Ji Xiaosong looked at the man whose palms were sweating with nervousness and nodded gently: "Okay."

You Yong's eyes lit up instantly.

He awkwardly tried to hug her but didn't dare, and finally just gently touched the end of her hair: "I...I'm going to stand guard!"

After saying that, they ran away, their hands and feet moving in unison.

Ji Xiaosong watched his flustered back and shook her head with a smile.