Back To The 90s: The Resilient Daughter-In-Law-Chapter 2026 - 2044: Do You Still Remember

"What you said makes sense, my daughter is indeed smart." Li Erhua looked proud.

The mother and daughter chatted as they walked, and for those used to rural life, an hour’s walk was nothing. Before they knew it, they arrived. Through the conversation, Shen Zian noticed that despite Li Erhua’s numerous flaws, she was good to her daughter.

Essentially not bad; perhaps with some subtle influence, she could be salvaged.

Arriving at the noodle shop, seeing the familiar facade, Shen Zian felt like she had just been here yesterday. But upon entering and seeing the significantly aged face of the owner, she was brought back to reality.

Ten years had passed!

She felt like she had died once, and in the blink of an eye, ten years had gone by.

The mother and daughter found a spot to sit and ordered two large bowls of vegetable and egg noodles. Li Erhua ate as if someone might snatch it from her, making loud noises that were not appealing and certainly not dignified. People around them cast odd glances their way. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Li Erhua didn’t feel embarrassed, she just poured the complimentary side dish from the table into her bowl.

Shen Zian held her chopsticks with a composure that suggested good upbringing. It wasn’t exactly elegant, but it was quick and didn’t create discomfort. Instead, she exuded an aura of authority, even the noodle shop owner discreetly took notice.

"Young lady, have you been here before?" The noodle shop was near a school for military dependents, so the owner recognized many who frequented the place. Those people, regardless of age, were all quite distinguished.

This young lady before him wasn’t very old, but her calm, composed, and confident demeanor surpassed even that of the military dependents.

The noodle shop owner found her exceedingly familiar.

"No, I’ve never been here." Shen Zian shook her head.

"Then come by often." The owner eagerly welcomed.

Hearing the familiar words, she suddenly smiled, "Owner, give me an extra marinated egg and I’ll definitely come more often." It was a habitual thing for her, always joking with the owner whenever she visited. The owner would always give an extra marinated egg, and she had brought many friends there for noodles.

Initially, it was just a casual remark, yet the owner paused for a moment: "Hey! You reminded me of a frequent esteemed guest from before."

"What esteemed guest?" Shen Zian asked, interested.

"A battle hero." The owner said with a solemn and respectful expression, ultimately lamenting, "Sadly, she sacrificed herself for the country. She was truly a young lady, yet accomplished feats that many men couldn’t achieve."

Shen Zian felt her eyes grow misty, "When did she sacrifice herself?"

"Must’ve been over ten years ago!"

"And you still remember?"

The owner looked earnest, "Of course, I remember. Not only me, many people remember her. On the anniversary of her death every year, her former comrades will visit for memorials, then come here for a bowl of noodles."

Just as he finished speaking, three men walked in through the door, and the owner warmly greeted them.

Shen Zian clenched her chopsticks tightly, gazing steadily at the three who entered.

It was her childhood friend, bodyguard, and nemesis.

Time had left marks on all three. Ji Yuanjie, of the same age as her, was now thirty-five, with much less of the playful and mischievous behavior from before, having matured a lot. Xiao Gong was young, nearly thirty, and no longer had the shyness of a new recruit.

Oh... the nemesis’s face hadn’t changed much; still enchanting and alluring. However, his demeanor had changed significantly. From her perceptive gaze, she could tell this guy must be cunning and sly.