In the era of rebirth, the charming daughter-in-law in the courtyard is beautiful and sassy.

Last night, Huo Jingrui told Yunyi that wild boar meat yields three meat dishes, plus bones, making four meat dishes in total. The pheasant and rabbit meats weren't quite enough, so he went up the mountain again early this morning. A whole set of meat for each table wouldn't be enough, but chopping it into pieces, adding some potatoes for stew, and then adding two more meat dishes would be sufficient.

So what that woman said earlier—that it was all hearty dishes—was not wrong.

As lunchtime approached, without the Huo family's prompting, the military dependents greeted Yun Yi and headed towards the canteen in groups of three or five.

When Huo Jingrui hosted the dinner, he said it was just for everyone to have some fun and he wouldn't accept any gifts.

Of course, it wasn't that no one came uninvited; it's just that Huo Jingrui didn't even need to show up, someone went and called those men over.

Huo Jingrui and Yun had thought of this early on, so they prepared a lot of candy, peanuts, and melon seeds to offer their congratulations. However, not everyone they invited received a portion, so that everyone could share in the joy.

Most people can understand, and a small number of people are happy to receive candy, peanuts, and melon seeds and offer their blessings, but a few individuals say things that are not pleasant to hear.

Zhao Mifeng, the wife of Deputy Regiment Commander Ding, was one of them. Everyone knew that the two families had some unpleasantness, and Ding Xiangdong and Huo Jingrui were not in the same regiment. In addition, Ding Xiangdong was away on a mission and not in the army, so Huo Jingrui would naturally not go looking for trouble to invite Zhao Mifeng.

Zhao Mifeng had heard that no gifts were accepted, so she thought she would come over for a free meal and, incidentally, bring some bad luck to Yunyi and her husband.

Unexpectedly, they were stopped as soon as they arrived, and were told that those who were seated at the table were all families who had received invitations from Commander Huo, while others could receive a bag of candy as a token of their good fortune, and asked for their understanding.

Zhao Mifeng immediately objected: "Why are there different levels of hospitality? My Ding Xiangdong is a deputy regimental commander, after all. Even if he's not here, I'm still here, right? Why didn't they send an invitation to my family? Who are they looking down on?"

Huo Jingrui heard this as soon as he arrived at the cafeteria. He walked in with a cold face and said, "Everything should be based on mutual consent. I don't want to make myself unhappy on such a joyous occasion. Please have some self-respect."

There are no secrets in the family compound. Zhao Mifeng's past actions have been brought up again. Even if Zhao Mifeng has a thick skin, she can't stay here any longer. She stomped her foot angrily and said, "When my Ding Xiangdong comes back, I will definitely tell him what you said today."

Huo Jingrui didn't care what she said. He didn't have much of a relationship with Ding Xiangdong to begin with, and he couldn't possibly make his wife uncomfortable just to maintain a facade of peace. He didn't care what she said.

As soon as Zhao Mifeng left, the atmosphere became lively again.

Before the banquet started, Yunyi also arrived and thanked everyone with Huo Jingrui before being escorted home by him.

When they arrived home, Huo Jingrui had already sent a table of dishes back. A short while later, Old Master Yuan, who had made a brief appearance, returned home accompanied by Jiang Jingya and Xia Dongxue. Together with Aunt Zeng and Aunt Su, they formed a table and chatted animatedly about the triplets' daily antics.

After the meal, Old Master Yuan called Yunyi aside: "I met an old friend a few days ago and got some inside information from him."

Yunyi became interested: "What news?"

Old Master Yuan glanced out the door and said in a low voice, "The government is very likely to allow private medical practice."

Yunyi wasn't familiar with the historical process in this regard, but upon hearing this, her mind immediately became active: "Master, do you have some ideas?"

Seeing her expression, Old Master Yuan knew she was interested: "The Lunar New Year is just over a month away. I have already submitted my application to leave the hospital and recommended someone to take over my work. We should hear news before the New Year."

Yunyi leaned closer to her master: "Master, how about we work together as master and apprentice?"

Old Master Yuan laughed and said, "I'm already this old, I can't help you with anything."

Yunyi quickly waved her hand: "Master, don't be modest. If the information is reliable, I really do have some ideas."

I had thought about what I would do after graduation, since you know I don't like being controlled, so this news is exactly what I wanted.

Grandpa Yuan knew that his apprentice was different from others; she was a pioneer: "Anyway, there are no relevant documents yet, so you can start planning first."

The two wanted to say something more, but the banquet in the canteen ended, and the relatives and friends who hadn't left immediately returned to the courtyard, so the two ended their conversation.

Yunyi kept this matter in her heart, thinking that she should start preparing after the New Year. Once there was news, she could begin preparations. After all, having known about the future, owning a top-notch private hospital was her dream.

Everyone showered the triplets with compliments and affection, and only when it was time for the last bus to depart did they say goodbye and leave.

Before leaving, Jiang Jingya repeatedly confirmed with Yunyi that Jingrui would send the mother and her three children back to the city in a few days when he had time, and they would stay there until she returned to school. Of course, before returning to the compound, they would first go back to her parents' home for a few days, a custom known as "moving house." (End of Chapter)