Forced to marry a disabled man in the countryside? I'll repay you tenfold!

"Dr. Su, those rascals did manage to bring back the honey... How about we make another honey cake for everyone? Otherwise, the honey will be wasted..."

Su Wanqing hesitated, "But we don't have enough eggs at the camp."

A collective sigh of disappointment filled the tent.

She changed the subject and said with a smile, "However, I can make honey pancakes instead; they're just as sweet and delicious."

She's in a good mood now. Although she's been busy all morning, the space has rewarded her with a different kind of queen bee. With this queen bee, she might have less to worry about, so she decided to cook something delicious for everyone.

Everyone immediately perked up again—as long as honey is added, it can't be any worse!

Zhou Yanshen's mission was now complete. He had submitted a report that he could leave the team early that afternoon to take Su Wanqing on her "honeymoon."

I don't know how he coordinated it, but he actually got permission to drive away in the military truck that Xiao Liu had brought. The back of the truck was spacious enough to carry the "found" mare, the beehives, and all the mountain goods that Su Wanqing had picked.

Before leaving, Old Zhang reluctantly handed her the official paperwork and letter of appointment for the external consultant, repeatedly instructing her, "Girl, go back to the 65th Regiment and wait for me. Once I've finished dealing with the Blue Crystal matter, I'll come pick you up, and we'll go find beryllium ore!"

Zhou Yanshen immediately stood at attention: "Report, I request to go along and be responsible for the geological team's protection and exploration coordination."

Commander Zhao laughed and scolded, "Alright, alright, I know you can't live without your wife! The organization has approved it, you two will come together!" Anyway, allocating manpower was just a matter of a word from him.

Zhou Yanshen's cold and stern lips curled up almost imperceptibly.

After treating the wounded, Su Wanqing used the "troublesome" wild honey, mixed it with camp flour, secretly added goat milk from her space, and a few eggs, stirring it into several large bowls of sweet batter. She heated a large pot, poured a spoonful over it, and in a moment, soft, golden honey pancakes were ready.

This is much easier than making a baked chicken cake. Even rough guys can't tell which one tastes better; they just know this pancake is sweet and delicious.

Lunch turned into a farewell meal. Battalion Commander Zhao, his lips swollen like sausages, raised his enamel mug of honey water.

"Comrades, today we must express our sincere gratitude to Comrade Su Wanqing! If it weren't for her timely arrival and provision of crucial search and rescue routes, we wouldn't have been able to find Zhou Yanshen and the other comrades so quickly; if it weren't for her superb medical skills, Wang Zhiming and the other three seriously wounded soldiers wouldn't have been out of danger! As a military family member, she has performed outstandingly and made significant contributions! I have already submitted a petition to the higher authorities to commend her as an 'Outstanding Military Family Member' and apply for other special additional awards! Let's give her a round of applause!"

Loud, rhythmic applause and shouts of "Thank you, Comrade Su Wanqing!" echoed throughout the tent.

Su Wanqing felt a little embarrassed by the stares, but Zhou Yanshen stood ramrod straight beside her, his eyes brimming with undisguised pride.

After the meal, Su Wanqing went to check on the wounded soldiers again, leaving several bags of enhanced spiritual spring water for the military doctor, instructing them to continue the treatment for another day. Then she and Zhou Yanshen packed their belongings and prepared to depart.

Su Wanqing made a makeshift poop bag for the ducks and horses to prevent them from pooping all over the cart.

Xiao Liu helped move the beehives and transport the horses, and was very reluctant to leave: "Captain Zhou, can't I really go with you? I can drive you, carry your things, and I definitely won't be rude and bother you. Wouldn't it be better if the three of us went together?"

Do you want to hear what you're saying?

Zhou Yanshen's face darkened: "You're already bothering me." He had been looking forward to this opportunity to be alone with his wife for so long, and this kid wanted to be his shadow? Wasn't this ruining his good time?

Xiao Liu sighed, quite disappointed. He just couldn't understand it. Why couldn't the three of them go together and look after each other on the way? Why did they insist on making him go back with the main group?

Su Wanqing smiled and handed him a bag of wild mountain produce: "These mushrooms and wild yams are great for making soup. Thank you for running around with me these past few days."

Zhou Yanshen quickly escorted Su Wanqing to the passenger seat, then jumped in himself. Afraid that Xiao Liu would cause any more trouble, he immediately started the engine: "Xiao Liu, get back to the team. We're leaving!"

The truck roared away from the camp, kicking up a cloud of dust that covered Xiao Liu's nose.

Su Wanqing looked at Xiao Liu, who was still waving in the rearview mirror, and couldn't help but laugh out loud: "These people in the camp are so cute."

Zhou Yanshen finally breathed a sigh of relief. He gripped the steering wheel tighter, his tone regaining its usual calm:

"Old Zhang said there's a rich area of ​​jade pebbles in the nearby river. We'll try to get there before dark, set up camp tonight, and start collecting stones tomorrow. The ones we collect can be taken directly to the nearby geological bureau for identification and processing."

Zhou Yanshen had already planned the route and itinerary. He had already written down what he needed to ask Zhang Lao and what Su Wanqing wanted in his notebook. The truck was fully stocked with dry food, tents, water and emergency supplies, which was more than enough to deal with the situation in the wild.

Su Wanqing grasped his hand resting on the gear shift and exclaimed sincerely, "It's so good to have you here. When I come out with you, I don't even need to use my brain, it's so worry-free." She meant it. She only mentioned to Zhou Yanshen that she wanted to go pick up jade, and Zhou Yanshen had planned everything out, so she didn't have to worry about anything.

Zhou Yanshen's cold profile softened for a moment, but he quickly straightened his lips again, though his ears felt a little hot: "Tell me what you want to do and where you want to go. Leave the rest to me."

Su Wanqing felt even better when she thought about how she could find jade in the next couple of days and get enough items to upgrade her space.

The roads back then were incredibly bumpy, mostly dirt roads, but thankfully the big trucks were sturdy.

While Zhou Yanshen drove, Su Wanqing was also busy, magically pulling out snacks from a large package and feeding them to him along the way.

"Yan Shen, try the fried fish. I specially fried two big pots of it the day I came, just thinking of bringing it to you."

"These cantaloupes were a gift from Director Li's farm; they're especially sweet."

"Boiled eggs with a little salt are incredibly delicious."

Zhou Yanshen was fed the whole way. He knew his wife had brought a bulging bag when she came, and she had been taking out all sorts of food in the tent these past two days, but he hadn't expected her to have prepared so much.

She always seemed to know what he wanted to eat and what he needed.

He wasn't greedy for food, but he accepted everything she offered, giving her thoughtful feedback: "Wanqing, everything you brought is especially delicious."

The two ate, drank, chatted, and laughed along the way, making the bumpy journey seem lighter. As evening approached, the truck finally slowly drove into a rocky Gobi desert.

Zhou Yanshen parked the car and pointed to the area surrounded by the Gobi Desert, saying:

"We're here. Let's..." He paused, having fed her non-stop the whole way, so there was no need to prepare another meal. He then changed his words, "Wanqing, if you get hungry, have something to eat. I'll set up the gear; we'll camp here tonight. There might be wolves in this area, so we need to be careful. It's safer to pitch the tent in the truck bed."