"No, you've misunderstood, Doctor Ye. That's not what I meant, I just genuinely envy you. After all, we're only half a year apart in marriage, but it's clear you're living happier than I am. I've heard, in your household, the unit you were assigned is quite large, and you can even grow your own vegetables, which is great, saves you from buying!"
She hadn't thought about it until now, but indeed, after spring, they planted quite a lot in their yard. It was all Tong Zhan's doing; she hadn't really taken care of it. Every time she came home, she had so little time, how could she bother with the yard? And he often took vegetables from the garden to visit friends, lest he feel awkward going empty-handed.
"So... what do you mean, Doctor Zhou?"
