AWB Chapter 270 Doesn't your Deputy Regiment Commander Lu provide household expenses?
Chapter 270 Doesn't your Deputy Regiment Commander Lu provide household expenses?
Lu Yuan found the vegetable garden corresponding to his house by following the number next to it.
On top of the thick black soil, a thin layer of fallen leaves had accumulated.
If you push the fallen leaves aside, you can still see withered radish leaves and melon vines.
"This is... something that has been planted by someone?"
It doesn't matter. They came in winter, and even if they wanted to farm, they didn't have the means.
Besides, the house was empty before. Rather than wasting land, we should make the most of it.
"If we don't know who used it before, it would be best to let them know we need to use it!"
Lu Yuan nodded: "I'll go ask!"
"No need for you, I'll just ask Sister Zhang and Sister Jiang. You go about your business!"
Lu Yuan hummed in agreement, then reinforced the boundary and made a clear mark on the stone: "Now you won't get lost!"
Qiao Manman smiled, her eyes crinkling as she thanked him, and then pulled Lu Yuan away.
One went to work, while the other strolled downstairs.
I bumped into Meng Peiyu by chance and went up to greet her: "Aunt Chen, are you feeling better? Spring is here, you can come out and bask in the sun!"
Meng Peiyu said lazily, "I'm trying to conceive with my husband Junyan, so I don't have time to wander around. Sometimes, I really envy your free time!"
After saying that, he looked Qiao Manman up and down and asked, "Where have you been? Why are you all dirty?"
Qiao Manman bent down and looked at her clothes: "They're quite clean, where's the dirt?"
"How many years have you been wearing this? It's patched all over! Doesn't your husband, Deputy Regiment Commander Lu, give you any allowance? How come you haven't bought yourself a new outfit after being married for so long?"
My husband Junyan gives me his entire salary every time he gets paid. Since marrying him, my life has been incredibly comfortable!
Qiao Manman: "......"
Did she ask? Did she ask? What's she showing off for?
Did the hospital stay damage his brain, or is it because he lacks something or is he overly focused on something else?
"Haha, this is something I brought from the countryside! We country folk always mend and patch things up for three years at a time. I've been wearing this clothes since junior high!"
There was absolutely no shame or embarrassment. Feeling inferior or ashamed was utter nonsense.
"Lu Yuan and I just went to the vegetable garden and are thinking of planting some vegetables there to supplement our income. Sister Chen has a yard, so we shouldn't need to find another place outside, right?"
Meng Peiyu raised her hand to smooth her hair: "That's right! No matter what, my Junyan is one rank higher than Deputy Regiment Commander Lu, so his accommodations are naturally much better. But my family is well-off, so I don't need to grow vegetables to supplement our income."
"Isn't it a waste to leave that yard empty?"
"How could it be a waste? Planting some flowers and plants can also cultivate one's mind!"
Qiao Manman nodded blankly: "Ah, yes, whatever makes you happy!"
"Well, Sister Chen, take your time shopping. I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now!"
Meng Peiyu gave a casual "hmm," as if the Empress Dowager were signaling to her head maid to take her leave.
Qiao Manman pursed her lips, thinking to herself that he was really quite ill.
***
Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and Song Zhengkang received a call from the army, which made him very excited.
After saying "good" several times, he rushed to the field to tell families with daughters of marriageable age to get ready.
"They're being sincere, so we can't cause any trouble. I'll make it clear beforehand that only unmarried girls can attend the social event."
Some people shouldn't let envy lead them to deceive their superiors and subordinates, and try to break off their engagements. If I find out, their entire family can forget about marrying into the military.
Hey, don't take this lightly. What if people find out and start to dislike us? Wouldn't we become a laughingstock in Sujiagou?
Look at them, how clever the girls in the village are! They manage to bring several sons-in-law back home, which is respectable, brings them money, and they can even help with chores during holidays.
I don't know if you guys are envious, but I'm incredibly envious!
Everyone laughed, clearly envious.
"Don't worry, Captain, our village has experience. We'll definitely be able to take down those greenhorns this time!"
"Yes, yes, my daughter is hardworking and resilient, she'll definitely win him over!"
"There's no need to be so humble. Even if it's a marriage of convenience, we should still maintain the pride of the bride's family. Yes, straighten your back and smile!"
"Hahahahahaha!"
The next day, a green truck appeared on the country road leading to the Sujiagou production team.
The car carried soldiers who had come for blind dates, along with a group of women who, under the guise of offering encouragement, were simply watching the spectacle. Qiao Manman was among them.
After the wives got married, they talked about physiognomy with great expertise, making the soldiers blush with embarrassment, yet they listened intently to learn the secrets.
Qiao Manman covered her mouth and chuckled, occasionally turning her head to look into the distance—the gray mountains were already showing faint green hues, and the roadside grass heralded the arrival of spring.
The Xiahegou production team wasn't close to the military base; it took one or two hours to drive there.
After talking for a while, the women's mouths became dry. The initial excitement wore off, and they all became drowsy.
Qiao Manman arrived early and found a corner to curl up in. She put her canvas bag next to her head and leaned against it to sleep.
When we arrived at our destination, I stretched and got out of the car, and saw Song Zhengkang's old face, which was as radiant as a chrysanthemum.
"The soldiers have arrived! Come quickly, come to the brigade headquarters for a cup of tea!"
Political Commissar Zou got out of the passenger seat and exchanged pleasantries with Song Zhengkang.
Both sides fully expressed their willingness to form a marriage alliance, and the young people gathered at the drying ground to get to know each other.
"This is Comrade Zhang Ke from our unit. He can play the flute and also make things like benches and tables."
"This is Comrade Ye Fang. He has good eyesight and can knock down sparrows from branches with small pebbles."
"This is......"
After Political Commissar Zou finished his introduction, Song Zhengkang introduced the girls in the team.
"This is Cuihua from our team. She is best at making shoe soles and can also embroider on insoles."
"This is Yan Maimiao. She worked as a cook for the master chef who organizes weddings and funerals for two years and can cook ten dishes."
"This is......"
After the introductions, the two groups, which were originally unremarkable, became quite remarkable.
Political Commissar Zou and Song Zhengkang caught a glimpse of the sparks in the eyes of the young man and woman, and with smiles, they stepped aside to let them interact.
The villagers had never seen anything like it before, so they brought out small stools and gathered around to watch. With the military wives egging them on, the atmosphere became quite lively.
They were so shy that the young men dared not look each other in the eye and spoke in hushed tones, unlike their wild selves in the army.
The girls, too, wanted to look but dared not, hanging their heads and fidgeting with the hem of their clothes.
Song Zhengkang was so angry he wanted to slap them on the back of the head: "What are you doing? Show some spirit, put on some attitude!"
Of course, he only dared to think about it. If he actually did it, he would probably scare these young men away.
"Captain Song, how many couples do you think will form today?" Political Commissar Zou asked.
Song Zhengkang laughed heartily: "Of course, the more the better!"
While the activity was in full swing, Qiao Manman hid in a corner, stuck a talisman on her body to reduce her presence, and quietly left the drying area.
Hiding in a secluded corner, I took out the basket I had prepared beforehand and headed down the mountain.
"Grandpa, Grandma, I've come to see you!"