Rebirth: Sensational Military Wife in 70s...

Chapter 3: Brother's Comrade

That night, Shi Tingyu mentioned she needed to store some books and carried a portion out.

Shi's father wanted to help, but she refused.

"The fewer people who know about this, the better. If the searchers ask questions, it'll be easier to pass through," she said.

"You've been dealing with academia all your lives. When you lie, it's written all over your face. If any signs are revealed, it'll be troublesome."

Shi's parents exchanged a glance and saw a hint of unease in each other's eyes.

Eventually, Shi Tingyu walked into the night carrying a stack of books.

They lived in the research institute's family compound, which had security guards at the gate, so safety was not a concern. Besides, Shi Tingyu hadn't left the compound.

After confirming there was no one around, she quietly stored the items away in her space. Then she strolled around the compound, primarily just taking a walk.

When the time was right, Shi Tingyu returned.

Seeing their daughter come back empty-handed, Shi's parents knew she had hidden the books. They remembered their daughter's instructions and did not ask her about it.

The next day, Shi's parents went to work at the research institute.

Shi Tingyu used the day to store everything in her space.

When Shi's parents returned from work, their jaws nearly dropped at the sight.

So many books...

Shi Tingyu reassured them, "Don't worry. Everything has been taken care of."

Shi's father did a thorough search of the house, checking every nook and cranny, and confirmed that there were no more books left. He said nothing more.

He trusted his daughter; she would never do anything half-heartedly.

Dinner was prepared by Shi Tingyu. Shi's parents did not cook and were usually too busy. Even if they did manage to cook, it was just basic meals without much flavor.

For the sake of her taste buds, Shi's elder brother and the original owner of the house had developed excellent cooking skills, which relieved Shi Tingyu. She didn't have to worry about her culinary skills being exposed to Shi's family.

Although the original owner was in charge of all household chores, she didn't have a good reputation in the compound.

Neighbors often said she was too lazy.

In reality, the original owner did not like working outside. She had been abroad before, and now, with the tense situation, Shi's parents were worried that she might say something inappropriate at work and cause trouble. So, they had not let her work.

The Shi family was special. They were high-tech talents sent back by the military. Otherwise, someone like the original owner, a knowledge worker without a job, would have been sent to the countryside to work as a peasant.

Shi Tingyu's cooking skills were honed out of necessity.

She had once been an orphan. After graduating from university, she lived alone and couldn't eat out every day, so she developed excellent cooking skills.

At that time, the internet was thriving. Whether it was on Douyin or Xiaohongshu, she could find recipes for various dishes. Initially, she followed these recipes, but gradually she was able to innovate on her own.